Tire Technician - Syncrude Aurora - With Loa - Two Week Rotations
North American Construction Group (NACG) is hiring an OTR Tire Technician for work at the Syncrude Aurora site in Fort McMurray, AB. This position follows a structured 14-day on, 14-day off schedule, working 12-hour day shifts. While camp accommodations are not provided, a $5/hour Living Out Allowance is available. Bus transportation is provided from Fort McMurray to the site. Responsibilities include assembling, installing, and repairing OTR tire/wheel assemblies, operating tire manipulators, and assisting experienced tire personnel until fully trained. Successful candidates will join the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.
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Responsibilities
The OTR Tire Technician will be responsible for assembling, repairing, and installing OTR tire/wheel assemblies.
- Assist experienced Tire Technicians until fully trained
- Prepare and assemble OTR tires for installation and repair
- Set up haul trucks and heavy equipment for tire work
- Operate tire manipulators to assemble and install wheel/tire assemblies (or be willing to train)
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience with OTR tire handling and maintenance.
- Tire Industry Association Certificate (TIA) or TIA training required
- Previous experience assembling, disassembling, and installing OTR tire/wheel assemblies
- Experience with tire manipulators (forklift or loader style) is an asset
- Experience with tire truck (knuckle boom) manipulators is an asset
- Class 3 Driver's License required (willing to train and reimburse if not currently held)
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a recent Driver's Abstract
- Valid CSO Certification (Energy Safety Canada)
Perks and Benefits
NACG offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Up to $59.35/hour in combined pay
- Boot allowance of $0.10/hour (max $225)
- Living Out Allowance of $5/hour
- Vacation and statutory holiday pay included in each paycheck
- Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
- Weekly pay schedule
- Union membership with IUOE Local 955
- Medical and dental benefits after 400 hours worked
- Bus transportation provided from Fort McMurray to site
- PPE provided (excluding steel-toed boots)
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Worksite/Project
Syncrude Aurora
The Syncrude Aurora Mine, located approximately 35 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, is a significant component of Syncrude Canada's oil sands operations. The Aurora North Mine was the first stand-alone oil sands mine and processing plant, producing bitumen froth that is transported to the Mildred Lake processing plant. The mine has a bitumen production capacity of 225,000 bpd and is expected to be depleted by about 2040 at current mining rates. Syncrude is a joint venture operated by Suncor Energy, with partners including Imperial Oil, Sinopec, and Nexen/CNOOC.
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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.
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