Intermediate and Skilled Maintenance Yardperson

North American Construction Group


Date: 4 days ago
City: Fort McMurray, AB
Contract type: Full time
Position Scope

NACG are seeking Intermediate and Skilled Maintenance Yardperson's to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area at our Suncor site.

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 $51.29/hour as well as room for growth!

For this role, NACG offers very competitive industry wages for our service provider positions!

Where You’ll Be Working

  • Site Suncor Base
  • Schedule 14 x 14, 12 hour days (paid for 11.5 hours). Days/Nights.
  • Accommodations Camp is not provided.
  • Transportation Bussing is provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shifts).
  • Overtime Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.


What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

  • Up to a combined rate of pay of $51.29/hour
  • Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
  • Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
  • Night shift premium
  • 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 (Boot allowance provided)
  • Room for growth and future advancements


We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

  • Perform general maintenance, cleanup, and organizational duties within work areas (ie. roadways, clear snow, address potholes, water, etc.)
  • Assist technicians with job setup/tear-down
  • Assist technicians with assembly and testing when required (under direct supervision)
  • Gather/deliver parts and components to assist job process
  • Segregate waste and ensure proper storage of all controlled products in work areas
  • Operate various equipment performing maintenance duties - Loader/Grader/Forklift/Skid-Steer/Light Duty Vehicles
  • Assist technicians with assembly and testing when required (minimal supervision)
  • Load/off-load freight components from delivery trucks with forklift
  • Install/replace Ground Engagement Tools (G.E.T.)
  • Minimum 3 months previous experience operating grader/loader
  • Minimum 6 months previous experience in a heavy equipment maintenance or automotive repair environment
  • Forklift/skid-steer certifications are considered an asset
  • Class 3 Licensedorsement and prior experience with hauling/reversing trailers with a light duty truck is an asset w/air en
  • Proficient in all Intermediate Maintenance Yardperson duties


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

  • Provide a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a recent Driver’s Abstract
  • Provide a valid copies of the following CSO, Silica Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness & H2S Awareness. All tickets are to be completed through Energy Safety Canada
  • 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.

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 workforce and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!


North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative force that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at [email protected] to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.

Become a member of the North American family today!

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