Heavy Equipment Operator

Job summary

Operate various heavy equipment such as haul trucks, shovels, and dozers while adhering to safety standards and procedures. Perform equipment walk-arounds, safety checks, and mentor team members to ensure operational efficiency.

Job details

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED! We're hiring new team members to operate heavy equipment at our Syncrude mines! What we offer: We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work. Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more Minimum Requirements: 3 years of Heavy Equipment Experience (operating cable or hydraulic shovels, excavators, dozers, graders, or haul trucks in an open pit mine) High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or 10 years of relevant work experience Valid driver’s license and a 2-year clean driving record Proven safety mindset The ability to concentrate and maintain focus for long periods of time Responsibilities: Operate various makes and models of haul trucks, shovels, backhoes, dozers, and/or graders in adherence to our standards and procedures Complete walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure the heavy equipment is running properly and respectfully intervene when necessary Train and mentor others Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors and report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately Participate in and drive continuous improvement programs Location and other Key Details: You will work out of our Syncrude Mildred lake or Aurora site in Fort McMurray If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided; we offer competitive housing assistance to eligible individuals The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts) This position has been identified as safety sensitive To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here Think we are a fit? Apply now! Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

What you’ll do

Operate various heavy equipment such as haul trucks, shovels, and dozers while adhering to safety standards and procedures. Perform equipment walk-arounds, safety checks, and mentor team members to ensure operational efficiency.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 3 years of heavy equipment experience in an open pit mine and a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate a strong safety mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Annual bonuses • Long-term financial rewards • Pension programs • Savings plans • Company matching • Employee assistance program • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Paid vacation • Personal time-off • Talent development programs • Relocation assistance

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy equipment operation
• Haul truck operation
• Shovel operation
• Excavator operation
• Dozer operation
• Grader operation
• Safety mindset
• Risk assessment
• Equipment maintenance
• Mentoring
• Continuous improvement
• Focus
• Attention to detail
• Backhoes
• Mental Concentration
• Good Driving Record
• Time Off Management
• Talent Development
• Valid Driver's License
• Heavy Equipment
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sales
• Risk Analysis
• Succession Planning

Job areas

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