Operate 14 and 16 size graders within a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment. Perform equipment inspections, follow safety protocols, and report maintenance needs or incidents to supervisors.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of one year of experience in a mining atmosphere and a valid Class 5 Driver's License. Candidates must be proficient in English and possess a safety-first attitude.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Grader Operation
Heavy Equipment Operation
Pre-use Equipment Inspection
Mine Driving Rules
Safety Compliance
Hazard Assessment
Earthworks

Benefits

Extended Health Care
Dental Care
Vision Care
Travel Paramedicals
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Health Spending Account
Vacation Pay
Statutory Holiday Pay
Transportation to and from site
PPE Provided
Camp Accommodation

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Grader Operator
Fort Hills
Suncor
Mining
Heavy Construction
Earthworks
PPE
CSA Certified Boots
Class 5 Driver's License
Hazard Assessment
Mine Driving Rules

Original job description

Kichton Construction LP is looking for full-time Grader Operators to join our team in Fort McMurray working at Fort Hills for Suncor. 

Compensation And Benefits Are Important, And We Offer Lots

Competitive hourly wages, OT after 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week
Performance evaluation after 90 days to access wage/competency level
9.6% Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck.
Benefits after your ninety-day probationary period
Transportation to and from site.
PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots.
Room for growth and future advancements

Where You’ll Be Working

Site: Fort Hills
Schedule: 12-hour days (paid for 11.5 hours). 14 days on, 7 off. 14 nights on, 7 off.
Camp accommodation is provided with your own room and bathroom
Flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary.
Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation).

What You’ll Be Doing

Operate 14 and 16 size Graders in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment
Complete pre-use equipment inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
Participate in the safe fueling and servicing of equipment
Interact with loading and dumping equipment
Follow mine driving rules
Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards, and procedures
Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including all required PPE
Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors
Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

Qualifications

Minimum one year experience in a mining atmosphere preferred
Familiar and comfortable working in a production environment
Must be able to follow instructions to ensure safe equipment operation
A safety-first attitude
Attentive and possess strong listening skills
Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental care
Vision
Travel
Paramedicals
Life and dependent life insurance, AD&D
$300 health spending account per year

Apply by Sep 20, 2026

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