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Wheel Loader Operator

  • Leduc, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 3, 2026
  • 1 position

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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

The Wheel Loader Operator is responsible for transporting and hauling materials around the construction site while ensuring the safe operation of equipment. Duties include performing pre-trip inspections, organizing loads, and maintaining the machinery through daily greasing and fluid checks.

Job details

Employer Overview Total Oilfield Rentals (TOR) offers rental and transportation of drilling, completion and production equipment to the oil and natural gas industry throughout Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. Our mission is to exceed customer expectations by supplying superior rental equipment, transportation services and product support. Position Summary Reporting to the Project Manager, the Heavy Equipment Operator – Wheel Loader Operator, will be responsible for transport and hauling materials around the construction site. This position is seasonal and is based out of our Suncor location. Time Commitment 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off (negotiable). You may be required from time to time to work outside these hours as the need arises. Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management. Summary of Duties (Duties may include, but are not limited to the following): * Checks the oil and starts the machinery for warm up * Completes a pre-trip inspection, as required by law * Lifting 3’ x 10’ planking * Doing some 2” and 3” pipe handling * Ensures the safety of surrounding workers * Organizes loads * Haul specific loads off the lease and/or reload on other units * Discuss operations and liaison with the rig push, engineer, and consultant * Identify hazards * Maintenance requirements of the unit, daily greasing, adding fluids * Ensures the safe operation of the unit and equipment as per manufacturer’s specs * Complies with the company policy and procedures, as well as the client’s * Uses the guidelines and ensure visibility in all directions * Parks the unit * Must have rig experience in handling tubulars, matting and rig moves * Demonstrated competency in loader operation * Loading/Unloading trucks with rig components * Other related duties as required Approximate Weights of Items Moved frequently by the Wheel Loader Operator: * Planks 50 to 100 lbs * Tire Chains 80 to 125 lbs * Dolly legs 40 lbs (awkward position) * Boomers 10 lbs * Loading Chains 20 lbs * Loading sling 70 to 80 lbs * Stabilizer pads 70 to 100 lbs Working Conditions * Willing to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions with heavy equipment. What We Offer * Competitive compensation package * Health & Dental benefit coverage * Generous Employee Stock Savings Plan – 150% employer match contribution * Committed to employee advancement and education We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Total Oilfield Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about Total Oilfield Rentals, please visit our website www.totalenergy.ca [https://www.totalenergy.ca/]

What you’ll do

The Wheel Loader Operator is responsible for transporting and hauling materials around the construction site while ensuring the safe operation of equipment. Duties include performing pre-trip inspections, organizing loads, and maintaining the machinery through daily greasing and fluid checks.

Requirements

Candidates must have demonstrated competency in loader operation and prior experience handling tubulars, matting, and rig moves. The role requires the physical ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift heavy items frequently.

Benefits

  • Health benefit coverage
  • Dental benefit coverage
  • Employee stock savings plan
  • Employer match contribution

Listed skills

  • Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Wheel loader operation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Pre-trip inspection
  • Rig move coordination
  • Tubular handling
  • Matting handling
  • Load organization
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Hazard identification
  • Safety compliance
  • Communication with rig personnel
  • Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
  • Natural Gas
  • Dollies
  • Construction
  • Management
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Oil and Gas
  • Haulage
  • Machinery
  • Project Management
  • Oil Fields
  • Operations
  • Product Support
  • Production Equipment
  • Loading And Unloading

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Loader Operator
  • Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
  • Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

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