Dozer Operator

Fort McMurray, Alberta | Full-Time, Long-Term

Heavy Equipment Operation / Earthworks | Experienced | 14 and 7 Rotation

Position Type Full-Time, Long-Term Location Fort McMurray, Alberta Schedule 14 days on, 7 days off rotation Hours 12 hour shifts, 84 hours per rotation week Compensation Competitive, based on experience Experience Minimum 3 years operating crawler dozers in mining, heavy civil, or oilfield construction Certification Valid Class 5 driver's licence, CSTS-2020 or CSTS-09, Standard First Aid Start Date As soon as possible Accommodations Camp accommodation and travel confirmed at offer stage, subject to site eligibility About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

The Role

GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Dozer Operator to join our valued client's team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This is a full-time, long-term position on a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation, with an immediate start for the right operator.

You will run crawler dozers on stripping, spreading, road building, and reclamation work in the Fort McMurray region. This is steady, year-round work with a defined rotation and a long-term project schedule, not a short-term call out.

What You'll Do





Operate crawler dozers for stripping, spreading, grading, and reclamation work

Push and spread overburden, muskeg, sand, and clay to design grade

Build and maintain haul roads, ramps, laydown areas, and berms

Cut slopes and finish grade to survey stakes or GPS machine control

Support excavator and shovel faces and keep working areas clean and drained

Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and equipment logs

Perform winter work including snow clearing, frost stripping, and road maintenance

Communicate by radio with haul truck, water truck, and ground crews

Participate in toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and field level risk assessments

What You Bring

Minimum 3 years dozer experience, D8 class or larger preferred for mine work

Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable transportation

CSTS-2020 or CSTS-09 and Standard First Aid, or willingness to obtain before start

Ability to work a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation on 12 hour shifts

Ability to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test

Comfortable working outdoors in all Alberta weather conditions

Strong safety record and willingness to follow all site specific procedures

Preferred Qualifications





Large dozer experience on D10 or D11 class machines

Experience with GPS or machine control grading systems

Previous oil sands site experience north of Fort McMurray

Common Safety Orientation (CSO) and regional site orientations already in place

H2S Alive and Ground Disturbance Level 2

Winter road, ice road, or frost stripping experience

Work Environment

Active industrial and mine site workplace with continuous heavy equipment traffic

Outdoor work in extreme cold, heat, dust, and variable ground conditions

Full personal protective equipment required at all times, including fire retardant clothing

Site access requires pre-access testing and site specific orientation

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements

Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child

AD&D; insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage

Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing

Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)

Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams

Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children

Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)

Ongoing training and career development support

Apply now at www.grizzlytrekgroup.com

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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