Lowbed Operator (Class 1) - Cnrl Horizon Site

Company Description:

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 800 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 350 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary:

Position: Full-time - Permanent

Location: CNRL Horizon

Schedule: 7 on / 7 Off - 12 Hours Per Day

Compensation Details:

• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits- eligible after 3 months of continuous service
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives:

• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition - Annual
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
• Overtime available but not guaranteed
• Accommodations provided - Available dependent upon role/site
• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub - Available dependent upon role and work location

Role Summary:

The Lowbed Operator is responsible for operating and moving heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, water trucks, snowplows, and other pieces of equipment. The Lowbed Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, as well as company policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate all assigned equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Pick-up and deliver equipment (dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders, class 8 trucks, etc.) to and from plant sites surrounding Fort McKay and Fort McMurray
• Read, countersign and enter comments into daily operator log book
• Complete and document a pre‐operational check on assigned equipment
• Grease equipment as necessary
• Ensure all equipment has proper safety equipment in place
• Keep interior clean
• Any required repairs to assigned equipment are communicated to maintenance personnel
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers and other employees
• Participate in Job Hazard Assessment's, Feld Level Risk Assessment's and line‐up meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor, including but not limited to operating other equipment and other site and equipment maintenance duties
  

Education & Experience:

• 2-5 years Heavy Equipment Hauling is mandatory
• Must have a Valid Class 1 with Clean 5 Year Driver's Abstract
• Ability to lift and pull up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in all weather
• Ability to work shift work (7-7,12-hour days with averaging agreement)
• Safety conscious attitude
• CSTS and OSSA Regional Orientation or OSSA BSO (Basic Safety Orientation before December 31, 2018) or CSO (Common Safety Orientation after January 1, 2019) - will be required upon hire/before coming to site
• Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol and a Fit for Duty test
• Applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English

Application Instructions:

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers

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The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.