Utility Operator

Join our team! We offer a 6 days on / 6 days off schedule with 12 hour day and nights, providing 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!

Under the direction of the Team Lead, the Utility Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the operations of equipment in a safe, productive, and efficient manner on a Civil Construction worksite 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 Focuses

• Operate an articulated truck, dozer, excavator, or loader to move or displace earth, rock, gravel, or other materials during construction related activities in a safe, productive, and efficient manner.
• Conduct pre-operational and post-operational checks on equipment, keep equipment clean, and perform any basic maintenance or troubleshooting as required.
• Accept instructions from the Team Lead and/or Shift Supervisor as directed, and adjust work and strategy according to changing conditions, policies, and procedures as needed.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, provide suggestions for improvement and safety.
• Advise Team Lead or Shift Supervisor of any required maintenance or repairs of the equipment.
• Maintain a safe disposition at all times, ensure the safety of the client site and more importantly, the safety of fellow personnel/drivers.
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and requirements as laid out by the client at all times while on the worksite.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Retention of a valid class five (5) driver’s license and clean three (3) year drivers abstract is required.
• At least 2+ years of verifiable experience in an equipment operating role in a Civil Construction, Earthworks, or Utility environment. Dozer experience is required.
• Experience with various pieces of heavy equipment, specifically a Caterpillar D6 to D8 dozer, Caterpillar 870 (or similar) excavator, a Caterpillar 988 or John Deere 644 loader, or a Caterpillar 777 (or smaller) off-highway truck is an asset.
• CSO or BSO or OSSA is required.
• Ability to speak, write and read English is required.
• College or industry courses in heavy equipment operating 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 are NOT provided - Local position.

What we offer

• Highly competitive salaries.
• Safe working conditions.
• 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 will 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!