Shop Labourer- Alex & Alice Boucher Ft. McKay Industrial Park

Summary:

Under the direction of the Shop Supervisor or Superintendent, Shop Labourer supports the heavy equipment maintenance team by assisting technicians, maintaining shop organization and ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.  This role is essential for maximizing technician productivity, improving workflow, and supporting overall shop operations.  

This is a safety- sensitive position that requires completion of pre- employment / pre- access testing.  In addition, this position may require completion of client training and a competency assessment.

Key Focus:

• Assist heavy equipment technicians with basic mechanical tasks under direction.
• Remove/install guards, drain fluids, clean parts, and perform simple disassembly tasks.
• Set up tooling, jacks, stands, and cribbing for safe repairs under direction.
• Help prepare components and equipment before and after repair work.
• Pick up, deliver, and return parts from warehouse, vendors, or field units.
• Maintain stock of shop consumables including filters, fluids, fasteners, rags, and PPE.
• Organize and track delivery of components, cores, and materials.
• Properly handle, label, and dispose of used fluids, filters, scrap metal, and waste materials.
• Steam clean, pressure wash, and degrease equipment as required.
• Clean shop bays, and work areas to maintain a safe environment.
• Prepare machines for service or inspection by removing debris, mud, and contaminants.
• Inspect and maintain shop tooling: jacks, lifts, torque tools, hoses, and rigging.
• Report damaged or unsafe tools and apply tag-out when required.
• Organize tooling, ensure tools are returned to proper locations, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• • Sweep, mop, and maintain general housekeeping of the shop.
• Empty garbage, recycling, and waste bins daily.
• Assist with minor building or yard maintenance: hoses, lighting, doors, and air lines.
• Support technicians and supervisors with equipment moves and staging.
• Other duties as assigned for the support of applicant clients and shop services.
• Follow all company and site-specific safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Participate actively in safety meetings, hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) prior to work and ensure controls are in place.
• Immediately report incidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Maintain a tidy and hazard-free work area to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
• Other duties as assigned for the support of applicant clients and shop services.

Knowledge and Skills Required: 

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform physical labour, lifting up to 50+ lbs, and work in all types of shop conditions.
• Valid Class 5 License is required, along with a satisfactory 3 yr drivers abstract.
• Energetic, social, outgoing individual, willing to take the initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in heavy equipment, mining, construction and/or industrial shops.
• Forklift experience, loader experience, telehandler experience and/or aerial lift experience.
• WHMIS, First Aid, or other safety certifications.

This is a full time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB at the Alex & Alice Boucher Fort McKay Industrial Park.

Shift Schedule:  14 on/ 14 off --All days- 12 hour shifts (Must be eligible to work on all sites)

NOTE:  Flights and Camp Accommodation NOT Provided

What we offer:

• Company matching pension plan
• 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, LTD, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
• Highly competitive salaries
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career.
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!