Equipment Operator - Spring 2025 - Strathmore, AB

Reporting to the Magnum Infrastructure Operations Manager and under the direction of the MI Supervisor, the Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining compactor units, Skid-steers, performing shop maintenance and supporting the infrastructure business. This position will also be expected to support other service lines in the off season. This position is considered to be a safety-sensitive position.

Job Responsibilities

Operations

• Operate heavy equipment such as, dozers, reclaimers, packers, agricultural tractors, skid steers in an earthworks environment (i.e. base work, road construction, pad construction)
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment
• Follow all safety protocols and site-specifc guidelines.
• Assist with loading and un-loading of equipment and materials
• Work with the site Supervisor to complete projects efficiently
• Maintain equipment logs, safety information, and maintenance records using mobile app(s)

General

• Participate in training and development activities.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Required:

• A valid driver's license (non-graduated) with a clean driver's record.
• Physically capable of moving/lifting heavy objects up to 23 kg., bending, standing, and climbing repeatedly for extended periods.
• Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time and in all types of weather conditions.
• Willing to travel for assignments, for up to two weeks at a time. Accommodations will be provided.
• Able to work long hours on a 15 days on, 6 days off schedule, including overtime and travel up to two weeks at a time.
• Legally eligible to work in the country the role is based out of.
• Strong attention to detail

• Looking For:

• Worked in a similar environment (shop sites, remote locations).
• Interest in getting a Class 1 (Canada) / class A CDL (U.S.) license and progressing within the organization.
• Familiar with operating and maintaining equipment.
• Desire to learn.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, reliable, and dependable.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Understands the importance of safety.
• Demonstrated initiative and results orientated.
• Team player and customer service focused.
• Demonstrated initiative and results orientated.

• Assets:

• Previous experience in the infrastructure or oil and gas industry
• Possesses safety tickets.

• • Mechanically inclined with the ability to perform maintenance on trucks.