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Grader Operator, Fort Hills

  • Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

$300 health spending account per year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay
$300 health spending account per year
Job type
Full-time
Working hours
40 hours per week
Posting language
English
Posted

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
More about this job

Responsibilities

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.

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

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation

Keywords

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

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