Heavy Equipment Operator (Grader) (Kearl)

Role summary

Heavy Equipment Operator (Grader) (Kearl) is a temporary role at North American Construction Group Inc. in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada (on-site). Posted 2026-10-24. Salary: CAD 57 per hour. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Heavy Equipment Operator (Grader) (Kearl)

Company

North American Construction Group Inc.

Location

Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

temporary

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

CAD 57 per hour

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-10-24

Job description

Position Scope

NACG is seeking Grader Operators 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 $56.50/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

Site: Kearl

Schedule: 14 x 14, hour days (paid for 12 hours). 14 days on, 14 off. 14 nights on, 14 off.

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: Currently at Kearl they have blended rates with no overtime.

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 $56.50/ hour

Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck

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

Operate articulating motor graders ranging in size from 16 to 24 ft blade in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment to maintain roadways and loading & dump areas (model types can include but are not limited to Caterpillar and John Deere)

Read stakes and be able to place a grade as needed; use GPS equipment

Complete pre-use equipment inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition

Complete field level risk / hazard assessments prior to task and as task changes

Participate in the safe fueling and servicing of equipment

Interact with light vehicles, hauling, loading, and dumping equipment

Follow mine driving rules

Interact with other contractor and client equipment

Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards, and procedures

Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including all required PPE

Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements

Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately

Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

Minimum 2 years of experience on graders preferably 16 ft or larger

Experience on M series graders considered an asset

Haul Road Maintenance experience an asset

Minimum one year experience in a mining or heavy construction earthworks environment preferred

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with acceptable drivers abstract (pulled within 30 days)

Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written

CSO Certification

Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness

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:

Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent acceptable Driver’s Abstract

Valid CSO Certification

Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness or Energy Safety Canada Wildlife Awareness (including Bear Awareness) (Kearl Only)

Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites

Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:

Breath Alcohol Test

Urine Drug Test

Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment

Audiometric Testing

Vision Screening

Criminal Record Check

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing

An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out

After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site-specific details.

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 number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer:

Significant Growth –As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.

Long Term Contracts – With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2023, NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.

Commitment To Safety – With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.

Competitive Compensation – NACG provides competitive compensation packages for all employees.

Attractive Benefits Package – With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.

GRRSP Matching – As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.

Safety focused – An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst the