Excavator OperatorFort McMurray, Alberta | Full time, Long-TermHeavy Equipment Operation / Earthworks | Experienced | 14 and 7 RotationPosition Type Full-Time, Long-TermLocation Fort McMurray, AlbertaSchedule 14 days on, 7 days off rotationHours 12 hour shifts, 84 hours per rotation weekCompensation Competitive, based on experienceExperience Minimum 3 years operating hydraulic excavators in mining, heavy civil, or oilfield constructionCertification Valid Class 5 driver's licence, CSTS-2020 or CSTS-09, Standard First AidStart Date As soon as possibleAccommodations Local To Fort McMurrayAbout 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 RoleGrizzlyTrek is seeking one Excavator 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 hydraulic excavators on earthworks, site development, 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 DoOperate hydraulic excavators for bulk excavation, trenching, ditching, sloping, and site preparationLoad haul trucks and place material to grade using survey stakes or GPS machine controlBackfill, shape, and finish ditches, ponds, berms, and access roadsSupport overburden removal, tailings, pipeline, and reclamation scopes as assignedComplete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, log defects, and report deficiencies immediatelyPerform operator level maintenance including greasing, fluid checks,



and cleaningCommunicate by radio with spotters, ground crews, and haul truck operatorsParticipate in toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and field level risk assessmentsAssist with equipment moves and site setup as directed by the foremanWhat You BringMinimum 3 years excavator experience in mining, heavy civil, or oilfield constructionValid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable transportationCSTS-2020 or CSTS-09 and Standard First Aid, or willingness to obtain before startAbility to work a 14 days on, 7 days off rotation on 12 hour shiftsAbility to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol testComfortable working outdoors in all Alberta weather conditionsStrong safety record and willingness to follow all site specific proceduresPreferred QualificationsExperience on GPS or machine control equipped excavators (Trimble, Topcon)Previous oil sands site experience north of Fort McMurrayCommon Safety Orientation (CSO) and regional site orientations already in placeH2S Alive, Confined Space Entry, and Ground Disturbance Level 2Experience with overburden removal, tailings, or reclamation scopesAdditional tickets on dozer, loader, or rock truckWork EnvironmentActive industrial and mine site environment with continuous heavy equipment trafficOutdoor work in extreme cold, heat, dust, and variable ground conditionsFull personal protective equipment required at all times, including fire retardant clothingSite access requires pre-access testing and site specific orientationWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation based on experience and qualificationsOpportunities for overtime based on operational requirementsLife insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per childAD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverageExtended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursingParamedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and examsDental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for childrenTravel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)Ongoing training and career development support

📌 Excavator Operator - Local To Fort Mcmurray (Wood Buffalo)
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