Heavy Equipment Operator - Grader

Heavy Equipment Operator- Grader The Opportunity: McKay Metis Contracting is seeking an experience Equipment Operator! This is a camp position working with one of our growing Oil Sand client contracts. The shift for this position is 14 days on, 14 days off rotation working 12 hour days, with a half hour unpaid lunch. The Role: Under general supervision, the operator will safely operate equipment to perform public works projects, road maintenance and construction activities. This an advanced position which involves considerable knowledge. The Heavy Equipment Operator position reports directly to the Superintendent and/or other designated leaders. Accountabilities: * Labouring duties may also be required. * Experience operating 160M graders, loaders, and skid-steers * Can construct new road grades * Ability to read and understand grade stakes * Use sight perception and reasoning necessary to balance a grade and cut ditches to reasonable construction tolerance * Performs all activities that can be performed with a Motor Grader * Capable of physical labour such as blade changing, culvert installation, walking ditch banks to read grade stakes * Reads and comprehends mathematics of construction grade stakes * All other duties as assigned. Requirements and Competencies: * Class five (5) Drivers Licence with Air Brake Endorsement is an asset. * Minium Class (5) Drives Licence required * Successful completion of pre-employment testing * Clean 5-year Drivers Abstract. * Skid-steer certificate * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and physically able to perform all duties * Must be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Must be dependable and reliable. * Successful completion of Company HSE Orientation and Client Site Specific Orientations as required. * H2S Alive certificate * First Aid Certification -Level C * Ability to remain safety-focused and all follow safe work practices. * Previous experience operating small and mobile equipment is preferred. * Previous understanding and experience within a fuel and lube environment is an asset. * Able to work in all weather and working site conditions. * Ability to access all client sites as required. * Physically able to complete the duties of the position. * Successfully complete all pre-employment drug, alcohol, and physical abilities testing. Schedule: * 14 days on, 14 days off rotation working 12-hour days. Camp accommodations provided. No transportation to site provided. Salary: * Competitive total compensation package Interested candidates are invited to send a copy of their resume to: [email protected] [[email protected]] This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are eligible will be contacted. About Us: Fort McKay Métis Contracting is part of the Fort McKay Metis Group Ltd (MMG). MMG is the business arm of the Fort McKay Métis Nation (FMMN), a proud part of the community and seeking to embody their stakeholders’ vision and values in all that they do. Affiliates and partners specialize in services such as civil construction, security, rig moving, site amenities, industrial solutions, crane services, transportation, speciality and commodity, chemicals and more. Profits generated by our business are reinvested in the community including the Fort McKay beautification program, community parks, affordable housing, post-secondary scholarships for community members, and ongoing investment in local infrastructure. Want to know more about us? Visit: https://www.mckaymetisgroup.com/ [https://www.mckaymetisgroup.com/]

The operator will safely manage heavy equipment to perform road maintenance, construction activities, and public works projects. Responsibilities include reading grade stakes, balancing grades, and performing physical labor such as culvert installation and blade changing.

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean 5-year abstract and relevant equipment certifications like Skid-steer, H2S Alive, and First Aid. The role requires physical stamina to lift 50 pounds and the ability to work in a 14-day on/off camp rotation.

• Camp accommodations

• First AidPreferred
• Safety CompliancePreferred

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• Motor Grader operation
• 160M Grader operation
• Loader operation
• Skid-steer operation
• Grade stake reading
• Road grade construction
• Ditch cutting
• Culvert installation
• Blade changing
• Construction mathematics
• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Site orientation
• First Aid
• H2S Alive
• Lifting Ability
• First Aid Certification
• Construction
• Mathematics
• Public Works
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training
• Environment Health And Safety

• Construction
• Trades
• Energy
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
• Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week