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Heavy Equipment Operator

Fort McMurray (Base Plant), AB, CANFull timePosted today

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Overview:

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will have the opportunity to become a dedicated contributor to our oil sands mining operations by operating ultra class haul trucks in a safe, efficient, and productive manner. This role is essential to supporting site production goals while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
 

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

  • Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching

  • Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being

  • Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

  • Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
     

Minimum Requirements:

  • At least 2 years experience with operating equipment (haul trucks, wiggle wagon, dozers, graders, excavators) in industries such as mining, civil earthworks, pipelines, sawmills, pulp and paper mills or manufacturing, or highway construction

  • A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or Canadian Adult Educational Credential (CAEC) or 10+ years of work experience

  • A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record
     

Responsibilities:

  • Be a positive contributor to building safety culture

  • Complete walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments

  • Follow our operating standards and procedures

  • Operate various makes and models of haul trucks

  • Report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately

  • Communicate updates to your supervisor to ensure that you meet all goals and objectives
     

Location and other Key details:

  • You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray

  • The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)

  • This is not a camp-based role

  • This position is safety sensitive

  • In your resume, please provide the type and size of the equipment you have operated and length of time of your employment with each company

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

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