Job Description

At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset – people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We are devoted to making “Safety… Our Way of Life”.

Join our team!

We offer 6 days on / 6 days off schedule with 12 hour day and nights- giving you long stretches of planned time off and a predictable rotation that supports a work-life balance. This provides consistent opportunities to earn daily overtime after 8 hours and weekly overtime after 44 hours, creating strong earning potential every shift cycle! If you're looking for a stable rotation, premium pay opportunities and a schedule that gives you meaningful time away from work, this role delivers exactly that!

Summary:

Under the direction of the Team Lead, the Haul Truck Operator is responsible for the operations of equipment in a safe, productive, and efficient manner according to the scope of the project and the work being performed. The operator will also keep clean and maintain the equipment and comply with all policies and procedures in the operation and securement of the equipment.

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.

In addition, this position may require the successful completion of client training and a competency assessment.

Key Focus:

• Operate heavy equipment to move, load and unload materials
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and keep the truck clean
• Must be able to work shift rotations; days and nights
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Required to comply with all road regulations on site
• Be alerted to risks or threats in order to prevent losses before they occur
• Give proper care to the operation and maintenance of the equipment
• Report all damage of the equipment to the Team Leader

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience operating Caterpillar 777, 785, 789, 793, 797, Komatsu 980 is required
• Oil and Gas industry experience is considered an asset
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• College or industry courses in heavy equipment operating is considered an asset
• Retention of a valid class five (5) driver’s license and clean drivers abstract is required - please submit abstract when applying
• Valid CSO or BSO or combination of CSTS and OSSA is required
• Ability to speak, write and read English is required
• LPS training is considered an asset
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

What you will gain:

• This is a full-time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB with FMGOC.
• Embedded program at Syncrude- Stable & Reliable employment.
• Work Schedule: 6 on, 6 off schedule; 3 days and 3 nights, 12 hour shift (Must be eligible to work on Syncrude site)
• Overtime: Eligible after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week!
• NOTE: Camp / Flight accommodations is NOT provided- Local position

What we offer

• Highly competitive salaries
• 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
• The opportunity to make a difference
• Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career.
• Work-life balance; we know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!

Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.