Haul Truck Operator- Project-Syncrude Aurora

At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset – people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We are devoted to making “Safety… Our Way of Life”.

Summary:

Under the direction of the General Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck Operator is responsible for the operation of a mining/off-highway truck in a safe, productive, and efficient manner on a mining site or Civil Construction worksite according to the scope of the project and the work being performed. The operator will also keep clean and maintain the equipment and comply with all policies and procedures in the operation and securement of the equipment. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.

Key Focus:

• Operate a mining/off-highway haul truck to move materials during mining or construction related project operations and activities.
• Conduct pre-operational checks an equipment, maintaining and cleaning the truck as necessary at the end of every shift.
• Accept instructions from the General Foreman or Project Superintendent as directed, and adjust work and strategy according to changing conditions, policies, and procedures as needed.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, provide suggestions for improvement and safety.
• Advise Team Lead or Shift Supervisor of any required maintenance or repairs of the equipment.
• Advise Management of any required maintenance or repairs.
• Maintain a safe disposition at all times; ensure the safety of the client sites as well as the safety of fellow employees/drivers.
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and requirements as laid out by the client at all times while on the worksite.
• Perform any related and/or additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.
• Retention of a valid class five (5) driver’s license is required
• 3 year clean Drivers Abstract is required
• At least 1-3 years of experience in mining or construction with experience in driving a mining/off-highway truck is required.
• Specific experience in driving/operating a haul truck or verifiable hours is needed.
• CSTS and OSSA or BSO or CSO is required
• Focus oriented, with a strong attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to speak, write and read English is required

This is a full-time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB, on the Syncrude Aurora site.

Work schedule is 14 days on, 7 days off; days and nights. 11.5 hour shift.

Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

NOTE: Camp/ flight accommodations are NOT provided.

What we offer:

• Company matching pension plan
• 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, LTD, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
• Highly competitive salaries
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career.
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!

Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.