Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck #29044
Company: Fort McKay Group of Companies
Job Description
Reference #: HR12-0117
Category: Entry Level
Closing Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Duration: Full Time
Compensation: Hourly
The Position
Fort McKay Group of Companies is currently recruiting for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators - Haul Truck for the Fort McKay Strategic Services - Muskeg Mountain Division. The Heavy Equipment Operator is to conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission, the vision and values of the Fort McKay Group of Companies. This is a permanent full-time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB.
Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of Aboriginal 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 Aboriginal status in your application.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy equipment to move materials
- Operate 740, 777 and 789 haul trucks and articulating 40 ton rock trucks
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and keep the truck clean
- Must be able to work shift rotations; days and nights (14/7)
- Must be dependable and reliable
- Required to comply with all road regulations on site
- Be alert to risks or threats in order to prevent losses before they occur
- Give proper care to the operation and maintenance of the equipment
- Report all damage of the equipment to the Team Leader
Skills and Qualifications Required:
- Grade twelve (12) Diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Retention of a valid class five (5) drivers license and clean drivers abstract is required
- Minimum two (2) years similar work experience is required
- CSTS and OSSA is required
- Ability to speak, write and read English is required
- College or industry courses in heavy equipment operating is considered an asset
Working Conditions:
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required at all times. There are some physically demanding aspects of the job such as climbing the equipment.
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