Skid Steer Operator - Local (2410)

Company Description:

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment. 

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services. 

Position Summary:

Position:     Skid Steer Operator       

Type:           Seasonal              

Location:    Suncor Base Mine     

Schedule:   7 on 7 off - Rotating Days and Nights 

*Local Applicants Only, No Camp or Flights Available*

Compensation Details:

Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date

Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 12 months of continuous service

RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching - eligible after 12 months of continuous service

Employer paid Employee Assistance Program 

Other Incentives:

Progression and development opportunities

Safety Recognition

Years of Service Recognition – Annual

Company support for recertification of required tickets

Bouchier welcome gift and company swag

Overtime available but not guaranteed

Role Summary: 

The Skid Steer Operator is responsible for operating equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Equipment will include Skid Steer and may include other pieces of equipment. The Skid Steer Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, as well as company policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Experience in operating heavy equipment considered an asset

Operate all assigned equipment in a safe and effective manner

Read, countersign and enter comments into daily operator logbook

Complete and document a pre-operational check on assigned equipment

Grease equipment as necessary

Ensure all equipment has proper safety equipment in place

Keep interior clean

Any required repairs to assigned equipment are communicated to maintenance personnel

Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers and other employees

Participate in Job Hazard Assessments, Feld Level Risk Assessments and line-up meetings

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Site Superintendent

Education & Experience:

2-5 Years' of Skid Steer experience

Must hold a Valid Driver’s License

Ability to lift and pull up to 50lbs

Ability to work in all weather

Ability to work shift work

Safety conscious attitude

CSO (Common Safety Orientation) Certificate is required

WHMIS 2015 Certificate is required

TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods

OSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor

Ground Disturbance

First Aid

H2S Alive

Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol and a Fit for Duty Test

All applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English 

Application Instructions:

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks. 

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers  

Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/ 

The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.