Dozer Operator Jobs in Slave Lake, AB
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Slave Lake, AB
About the role
Thompson Construction Group has current openings for Dozer Operators supporting operations in the Fort McMurray area. This role involves operating dozers safely and efficiently within active construction and earthworks environments while maintaining high standards of safety, communication, and equipment care.
Responsibilities:
- Operate dozers for tasks including ditching, sloping, ripping, and excavation support
- Read and interpret grade stakes and site plans as required
- Perform pre-operational and routine equipment inspections prior to use
- Follow direction from supervisors regarding work areas and daily tasks
- Maintain awareness of ground disturbance requirements and underground utilities
- Operate equipment in accordance with company policies, procedures, and safe work practices
- Participate in site safety meetings and safety programs
- Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and equipment concerns
- Report incidents, near misses, and equipment damage to site supervision
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, spotters, and other operators
- Assist with general site duties as required
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience operating dozers in heavy civil construction, earthworks, or mining environments
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to work in the Fort McMurray area and reside in in town or remote camps on a rotational schedule
- CSO certification required
- Ground Disturbance, H2S Alive, and First Aid considered assets
- GPS experience (Topcon / Trimble) considered an asset
- Physically capable of performing assigned duties
- Ability to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test
Additional Information:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required.
This is a full-time, project-based position located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Employment duration is dependent on project requirements and client needs.
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About Thompson Construction Group
TBCLP is a solely Alberta owned and operated company, which builds on more than a half century of achievements. Headquartered in Spruce Grove, Alberta and established in 1964, Thompson has become a highly reputable and sought-after general contractor in heavy civil earth moving, highway, oil sands plant construction and work place safety.
Thompson locations include our 16-acre headquarters in Spruce Grove, AB, our 8-acre Fort McMurray operations in the North Business Park, our 108-acre in the Poplar Creek, a 200-man camp, equipment, repair, maintenance and storage shops, and our partnership with both Ruskin Construction, Thompson Infinity and Scott Safety.