Dozer Operator - Suncor Base Pant - Drive In/Out - 14x7 Rotations
NACG is seeking experienced Dozer Operators to join the team at the Suncor site in Fort McMurray. Operators will be responsible for operating various sizes and models of dozers in a mining environment. This role follows a 14x7 schedule with no camp accommodations. Bussing is provided from Fort McMurray to the site. Overtime is provided after 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Dozer Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining dozers in a mining environment.
- Operate various sizes and models of dozers as required
- Read stakes and place a grade as needed
- Ensure compliance with company, client, and legislated safety policies and procedures
- Use appropriate safety equipment, including PPE
- Conduct safe work plans and hazard assessments before starting work
- Complete equipment walk-arounds, safety checks, and field-level risk assessments
- Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to supervisors
- Report all incidents, near misses, or damage immediately
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Experience operating D6 to D8 dozers or larger
- Previous experience operating on muskeg/soft ground
- Minimum one year of mining experience preferred
- Ability to follow instructions for safe equipment operation
- A safety-first attitude
- Strong listening and communication skills
- High school diploma, GED, or post-secondary education (preferred)
- Proficiency in English, both verbal and written
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Valid CSO or BSO certification
- Silica Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness, and H2S Awareness
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
Perks and Benefits
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- Up to $51.29/hour pay rate
- Vacation and statutory holiday pay included in each paycheck
- Overtime pay after 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week
- Night shift premium of $1.20/hour
- Paid weekly
- IUOE Local 955 membership
- Medical and dental benefits after 400 hours worked
- Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site
- PPE provided (excluding CSA-certified steel-toed boots)
- Career advancement opportunities
Worksite/Project
Suncor Base Plant
Located north of Fort McMurray, the Suncor Base Plant is a cornerstone of Suncor Energy's oil sands operations. The facility encompasses two mines - Millennium and North Steepbankand integrated upgrading facilities known as Upgrader 1 and Upgrader 2. These components work in unison to extract and process bitumen into synthetic crude oil. The Base Plant has a production capacity of 350,000 barrels per day, contributing significantly to Canada's oil output. Suncor is committed to environmental stewardship at this site, implementing land reclamation initiatives and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through technological advancements and operational efficiencies.
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North American Construction Group
North American Construction Group Ltd. (NACG) is a leading mining contractor and heavy civil construction company, specializing in oilsands mining, overburden removal, mine site development, and reclamation. Founded in 1953, NACG has grown into one of Canada's largest heavy equipment and mining service providers, delivering earthworks, tailings management, and infrastructure development for the resource extraction industry. The company plays a key role in Alberta's oilsands operations, supporting major mining sites such as Syncrude Mine, Aurora Mine, Suncor Base Mine, Fort Hills Mine, and Kearl Mine. NACG operates one of Canada's largest fleets of haul trucks, shovels, and earthmoving equipment, ensuring cost-effective, high-production mining solutions that drive sustainable resource development. With a strong focus on mine reclamation, environmental management, and operational efficiency, NACG continues to be a trusted partner in large-scale energy and mining projects across North America.
North American Construction Group