Skilled Ground Worker (Fort Hills)
North American Construction GroupAbout the role
Position Scope
NACG is seeking Skilled Ground Workers to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.
For this role, NACG offers a combined rate of up to $36.74/hour as well as room for growth!
Where You’ll Be Working
- Site: Fort Hills
- Schedule: 14 x 7, hour days (paid for 12 hours). Days and Nights
- Accommodations: Camp accommodation is provided
- Transportation: Flights are provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary. Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation)
- Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week
We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.
What’s In It for You?
Benefits are important and we offer lots!
- Up to a combined rate of pay of $36.74/hour
- Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
- Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
- Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
- Paid weekly
- Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
- Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
- Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
- PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
- Room for growth and future advancements
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
- Snow removal around shop and front parking lot (seasonal).
- Driving light vehicles in the mine
- Installing culverts/pipes
- Using plate tampers/other hand tools.
- Moving light plants/heaters and installing silt fence/filter cloth/geogrid.
- Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies and procedures.
- Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE.
- Reviewing safe work plans/hazard assessment with prior to job commencement.
Qualifications
What Makes You the ONE
- 2 years experience in a labourer role.
- Minimum 1 year of previous mine experience.
- Previous experience driving in the mine, shoveling, raking, grade/laser work, managing pumps and dewatering, installing piping and backfill is considered an asset.
- Successful candidate must be physically fit, capable of lifting 50 lbs (will be doing a lot of lifting and working outdoors) and work well with others.
- A safety-first attitude
- Attentive and possess strong listening skills
- High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset
- Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
- Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Summary
What’s Next
If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:
- Breath Alcohol Test
- Urine Drug Test
- Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
- Audiometric Testing
- Vision Screening
Once dispatched the following processes will occur:
Please note: The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.
Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.
Overview
NACG in a Nutshell
North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a n
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