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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Operate dozers safely and efficiently to support earthworks, grading, and site preparation activities. Collaborate with ground crews and supervisors while maintaining site safety and equipment maintenance standards.
Job details
Push dirt. Shape the site. Set the pace. MacKay Contracting Ltd. is a progressive, well-established Heavy Civil Construction and Mining Services company operating throughout Western Canada. For more than 40 years, we’ve been delivering complex civil and mining projects safely and efficiently — and we’re just getting started. We are currently seeking an experienced Dozer Operator to support our growing operations. This role is essential to maintaining productivity, site safety, and quality workmanship across our projects. We are recruiting for this position with an estimated project start date of mid-September 2026. What You’ll Be Doing Operate dozers safely and efficiently to support earthworks, grading, backfilling, and site preparation activities Work collaboratively with other operators, supervisors, and ground crews to ensure project objectives are met Maintain a high level of situational awareness in active, fast-paced construction environments Interpret verbal and non-verbal communication, including hand signals, from operators, spotters, and ground personnel Conduct daily equipment inspections, complete logbooks, and perform minor maintenance, lubrication, and housekeeping within your skillset Complete daily track cleaning at the end of each shift Identify existing and potential hazards by completing field-level hazard assessments (FLHAs) and participating in pre-job hazard analysis Operate equipment with constant awareness of surroundings, personnel, and underground/overhead hazards Ensure daily completion and submission of FLHAs and timecards Follow all MacKay safety policies, procedures, and best practices Be willing to work flexible hours and shifts based on project needs Perform additional duties as assigned What You Bring Experience operating a Dozer in civil construction or equivalent environments Knowledge of construction layout, grades, and site preparation Experience working around underground utilities is considered an asset Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong communication skills and the ability to take and follow instructions safely Valid government-issued photo identification A valid, clean Driver’s Abstract Why MacKay? At MacKay, we believe great operators build great projects. We value safety, accountability, teamwork, and pride in workmanship. If you know how to run a clean push, respect the machine, and understand how your role impacts the whole site — you’ll feel right at home here. What’s In It for You This role is based out of Sparwood, B.C., working a 7 x 7 shift rotation. Shifts typically run 12 hours, with overtime after 8 hours. $200/day LOA and benefits after 30 days. At MacKay, you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and overtime opportunities A company that walks the talk on safety Ongoing training and development Opportunities to grow your skills and advance A crew that values your experience and the work you do Why MacKay? Because we don’t just move dirt — we build careers. You’ll be part of a team that values safety, accountability, and doing things right the first time. If you take pride in your work, respect the machine, and understand that a clean grade matters, you’ll fit right in.
What you’ll do
Operate dozers safely and efficiently to support earthworks, grading, and site preparation activities. Collaborate with ground crews and supervisors while maintaining site safety and equipment maintenance standards.
Requirements
Requires experience operating a dozer in civil construction or similar environments. Candidates must possess a valid driver's abstract and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Overtime opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Career advancement opportunities
Listed skills
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Dozer operation
- Earthworks
- Grading
- Backfilling
- Site preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Hazard assessment
- Situational awareness
- Construction layout
- Communication
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment Inspection
- Underground Utilities
- Accountability
- Lubrication
- Construction
- Housekeeping
- Training And Development
- Job Safety Analysis
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Operations
- Dozer
- Grading (Landscape)
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Energy
- Security & Safety
- Dozer Operator
- Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
- Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
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