Crew Bus Driver
- Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
$28 to $32 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- Pay
- $28 to $32 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Who We Are
Kichton Construction LP is the Fort McMurray-based Heavy Civil entity within the Kichton Group of Companies, which has been operating since 1963. Kichton Construction LP commenced operations in 2019 as the industrial division of the Kichton Group to serve the Energy and Mining Industries throughout North America. Since inception, KCLP has grown sustainably and exponentially, starting with 30 experienced team members in 2019 to now over 400 team members and over 300 pieces of heavy equipment. KCLP is proud to continue operating alongside our Community Partner, the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, as part of our NOHA/Kichton Joint Venture.
The Role
Keep Our Operations Moving!
Kichton Construction LP is seeking a Crew Bus Driver to join our Fort McMurray team and support our busy Field Operations. This role is responsible for driving our crew buses and safely transporting employees between designated locations and job sites.
What You’ll Do
Kichton Construction LP is the Fort McMurray-based Heavy Civil entity within the Kichton Group of Companies, which has been operating since 1963. Kichton Construction LP commenced operations in 2019 as the industrial division of the Kichton Group to serve the Energy and Mining Industries throughout North America. Since inception, KCLP has grown sustainably and exponentially, starting with 30 experienced team members in 2019 to now over 400 team members and over 300 pieces of heavy equipment. KCLP is proud to continue operating alongside our Community Partner, the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, as part of our NOHA/Kichton Joint Venture.
The Role
Keep Our Operations Moving!
Kichton Construction LP is seeking a Crew Bus Driver to join our Fort McMurray team and support our busy Field Operations. This role is responsible for driving our crew buses and safely transporting employees between designated locations and job sites.
What You’ll Do
- Safely transport employees to and from designated pick-up locations, and job sites using a company bus. e.g. Clean Harbor and Civeo Camps to various oil sands locations.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure the bus is properly maintained and ready for operation.
- Report vehicle defects, maintenance concerns, incidents and safety hazards promptly
- Follow all traffic laws, company policies, site regulations and safe driving practices
- Maintain accurate vehicle inspection reports, driving logs and other required documentation
- Ensure employees are transported safely, effectively and on time
- Report bus incidents, accidents and issues with patrons as per company policy to management.
- What We’re Looking For
- Valid Class 1 or 2 license with Air brake endorsement (Q) is required
- Good drivers abstract is required.
- Previous bus driving or employee transportation experience considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of the Fort McMurray area and oilsands operations.
- Excellent driving skills and confidence operating in winter and challenging road conditions.
- Experience in construction, mining, heavy equipment, or maintenance environments is an asset.
- Reliable, organized, punctual, and able to work independently.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety.
- Can work both days and nights and work independently.
- Someone who likes to stay busy and help with other things when there is downtime.
- $28.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
- 10-12 hours per day. Day and night shifts.
- Overtime paid after 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week.
- 9.6% vacation and statutory holiday pay on all regular hours.
- 14 days on / 7 days off schedule.
- Benefits after 90 days, including:
- Extended health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision care
- Travel coverage
- Paramedical services
- Life insurance
- Dependent life insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- $300 annual Health Spending Account.
- EFAP and Telehealth programs.
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Responsibilities
Safely transport employees between designated pick-up locations, camps, and oil sands job sites, ensuring they arrive on time. Inspect and maintain the bus, keep accurate driving and inspection records, follow traffic and site safety rules, and promptly report defects, hazards, incidents, or passenger issues.
Requirements
A valid Class 1 or Class 2 driver’s license with an Air Brake (Q) endorsement and a good driver’s abstract are required. Bus or employee transportation experience is an asset, along with Fort McMurray and oil sands knowledge, strong driving ability in winter conditions, reliability, communication skills, and availability for day and night shifts.
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Class 1 Or 2 Driver’s License
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Vehicle Inspections
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Driving Logs And Documentation
- Knowledge Of Fort McMurray
- Oil Sands Operations
- Winter Driving
- Challenging Road Conditions
- Communication
- Punctuality
- Organization
- Independent Work
- Safety Compliance
Benefits
- Extended Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Care
- Travel Coverage
- Paramedical Services
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Accidental Death And Dismemberment Coverage
- Annual Health Spending Account
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Telehealth Programs
- Vacation And Statutory Holiday Pay
- Overtime Pay
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Categories
- Transportation
- Construction
- Energy
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Crew Bus Driver
- Class 1 Driver’s License
- Class 2 Driver’s License
- Air Brake Endorsement (Q)
- Driver’s Abstract
- Employee Transportation
- Fort McMurray
- Oil Sands
- Field Operations
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Driving Logs
- Safety Regulations
- Traffic Laws
- Winter Driving
- Construction
- Mining
- Heavy Equipment
- Maintenance
- Day And Night Shifts
- Overtime