Heavy Equipment Operator; Ripping Excavator Operator); Fort Hills

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator (Ripping Excavator Operator) (Fort Hills)
Position Scope   NACG is seeking  Ripping Excavator Operators  to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.
For this role, NACG offers a combined rate of up to  $54.86/hour  as well as room for growth!
Where You’ll Be Working
Site:
Fort Hills

Schedule:

14 x 7, hour days (paid for 12 hours). 14 days on, 7 off. 14 nights on, 7 off.
Accommodations:
Camp accommodation is provided.
Transportation:
Flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary. Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation).
Overtime:
Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.
We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.
What’s In It for You?
Benefits are important and we offer lots!
Up to a combined rate of pay of $54.86/ hour
Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
Paid weekly
Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
Room for growth and future advancements
Responsibilities    What You’ll Be Doing
Operate various sizes and models of excavators required to complete assigned work
Read stakes and be able to place a grade as needed
Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards and procedures
Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE
Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
Complete equipment/ area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure all equipment is running properly
Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately
Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately
Qualifications    What Makes You the ONE
Minimum 2-3 years of experience operating 120-150-ton sized Excavators
Must have ripping experience
Minimum one year experience in a mining atmosphere preferred
Willing and able to work in soft ground conditions (Muskeg) and rip frost above shovels
Must be able to follow instructions to ensure safe equipment operation
Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written
Must be well-organized and favor safety above everything else
Ability to complete required fitness-to-work testing requirements
CSO OR BSO Certification
Silica Awareness Training
Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with acceptable drivers abstract (pulled within 30 days)
High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset
Summary    What's Next
If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:
Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent acceptable Driver’s Abstract
Valid BSO or CSO Certification
Silica Awareness
Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
Hydroden Sulphide
OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness
Field Ergonomics
Be subject to Random Testing at:
Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
Breath Alcohol Test
Urine Drug Test
Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
Audiometric Testing
Vision Screening
Criminal Record Check
Once dispatched the following processes will occur:
Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing
An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
After all…