Heavy Equipment Operator

CompanySuncor Energy
LocationFort McMurray (Mildred Lake), AB, CAN, Fort McMurray (Aurora), AB, CAN
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Posted2026-09-14
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Description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

We're hiring new team members to operate heavy equipment at our Syncrude mines!

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

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Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching

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Benefits:   utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being

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Generous time-off:  enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

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Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

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Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more

Minimum Requirements:

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3 years of Heavy Equipment Experience (operating cable or hydraulic shovels, excavators, dozers, graders, or haul trucks in an open pit mine)

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High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or 10 years of relevant work experience

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Valid driver’s license and a 2-year clean driving record

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Proven safety mindset

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The ability to concentrate and maintain focus for long periods of time

Responsibilities

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Operate various makes and models of haul trucks, shovels, backhoes, dozers, and/or graders in adherence to our standards and procedures

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Complete walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure the heavy equipment is running properly and respectfully intervene when necessary

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Train and mentor others

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Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors and report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately

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Participate in and drive continuous improvement programs

Location and other Key Details

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You will work out of our Syncrude Mildred lake or Aurora site in Fort McMurray

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If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided; we offer competitive housing assistance to eligible individuals

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The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)

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This position has been identified as safety sensitive

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To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray,  click here

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.