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Finish Grader Operator with GPS Experience - Fort McMurray

CompanySureway Construction Group
LocationFort McMurray
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 5, 2026
About The Company
As one of Alberta’s largest corporations as ranked (#110) in the most recent issue of Alberta Venture Magazine, we bring over 40 years of Alberta experience, diversity, financial strength, a strong project management and estimating team and one of the largest construction equipment fleets available in Alberta. As a civil general contractor, today Sureway has the capabilities to execute both small and large Greenfield & Brownfield capital and sustaining projects utilizing either a unit price, time & materials, negotiated, LS or EPC commercial strategy. Sureway, established in 1973 by founder and President, Dennis O’Rourke, is one of Alberta’s largest privately owned civil construction general contractors, and currently operates as Sureway Construction Management Ltd., IGL Canada Ltd., Sureway Industrial Inc., Sureway Trucking Inc., Sil Industrial Minerals and Yellowhead Aggregates. With its financial backing, a worldwide network of material suppliers and Alberta construction experience, Sureway has expertise and operational knowledge, over 500 pieces of heavy equipment, and experienced management, supervisory, safety and environmental teams. Sureway is involved with design, construction and management of $400 M in civil projects annually, specifically urban land , highways & interchanges, and Greenfield and Brownfield industrial plant site development, roads, utilities & offsites, and has a reputation of delivering projects on time and on budget.
About the Role

Overview

Grader Operator  - Fort McMurray

 

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

 

Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Location: Fort McMurray and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

 

**Options for living accommodations and daily allowances are available and will be provided**

 

Requirements:   

  • Personal Reliable Vehicle
  • CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support

Pre-employment:

  • Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
  • Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Finish Grader Responsibilities:

  • Operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
  • Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
  • Drive the grader in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of other workers, to level the surface to the specified grade.
  • Finish grade base surface preparation to within half an inch.
  • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the grader.
  • Ensure grader is in proper gear, and is not moving too fast for working conditions.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of grades and interpret roadway plans and draw

 

Finish Grader Operator Qualifications:

  • Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Finish Grader Operator.
  • Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Experience with finishing work required

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Wage Disclaimer: Wage estimates shown on third-party job boards are general estimates only and do not reflect the actual compensation for this position. Actual wages are determined by the company and discussed during the hiring process.

 

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Key Skills
Finish gradingHeavy equipment operationGPS experienceGround disturbance awarenessEquipment maintenanceSafety checksReading roadway plansGrade interpretation
Categories
ConstructionTradesEnergy
Benefits
BenefitsRRSP matchingTFSA matchingDaily allowancesLiving accommodations
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Operate a grader to level surfaces to specified grades while observing reference stakes and site safety protocols. Perform daily maintenance, safety checks, and routine cleaning of the equipment to ensure optimal performance.
📋Job Type
temporary
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
369
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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