Loader Operator, Night Shift

Kichton Construction LP (KCLP) is the Fort McMurray-based heavy civil division of the Kichton Group of Companies, which has been operating since 1963.

Established in 2019 to serve the energy and mining industries across North America, KCLP has grown from 30 team members to more than 400 employees and over 300 pieces of heavy equipment. We are proud to work alongside our community partner, the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, through our NOHA/Kichton joint venture.

5600 Shovel Operators

to join our field operations team at

Reporting to Site Supervision, you will safely and efficiently operate a 5600 shovel in an active oil sands mining environment.

Operators must be able to load out muskeg into 789–930 haul trucks.

Site:

Rotation:

Shifts:

12-hour shifts (paid 11.5 hours per day)

Shift schedule:

Rotating day and night shifts

Bussing provided from town or camp

29–$48 per hour , based on experience.

Overtime after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week, whichever is greater.

9.6% vacation and statutory holiday pay on all regular hours.

Performance evaluation/wage review after 90 days on the job.

Extended health, dental, vision, travel, and paramedical coverage.

Life and dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D).

Telehealth and Employee & Family Assistance Programs.

$300 annual health spending account.

Long‑term work and opportunities for work with other Kichton companies.

Safely and efficiently operate a 5600 shovel in an active oil sands mining environment.

Load out muskeg into 789–930 haul trucks, maintaining safe truck positioning, controlled loading, and appropriate load distribution.

Perform excavation, material handling, stockpiling, and truck loading as required.

Follow site plans, grade stakes, work instructions, and supervisor direction, as applicable.

Conduct pre-operational inspections and complete daily logs and required documentation.

Identify and report mechanical deficiencies, hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.

Communicate clearly with ground crews and haul truck operators during loading and earthworks activities.

Minimum 2 years of experience operating a 5600 shovel in mining, construction, or oil sands environments.

Must be able to load out muskeg into 789–930 haul trucks.

Experience operating multiple equipment types considered an asset.

Stacking experience considered an asset.

Experience with reclamation and earthworks considered an asset.

Experience working in soft ground and around water considered an asset.

Ability to read grade stakes and site plans, where required.

Strong understanding of mine traffic rules, right-of-way requirements, equipment blind spots, and safe operating practices.

Ability to work day and night shifts and overtime.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and complete a mask fit test (clean‑shaven).

Required Safety Training (Energy Safety Canada)

Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness

Wood Buffalo Wildlife Intermediate

Field Ergonomics

Required Suncor Workday Training

Mine AHS Awareness

OSSA Driving in the Mine

Awareness of equipment blind spots, ground conditions, site hazards, and safe work zones.

Mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify equipment issues.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities, equipment assignments, and site conditions.

Commitment to safety, quality, and efficient operations.

Follow applicable OH&S legislation, company policies, and client requirements.

Wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Immediately report incidents, near misses, hazards, and equipment concerns.

Participate in ongoing safety training and competency evaluations.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

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