Screw Pile Operator/ Swamper - Fort McMurray

Job Overview:

COMPANY PROFILE

Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Screw Pile Operator is responsible for maintaining and operating various pieces of equipment for the installation of screw piles. This work exists primarily outdoors and may be physically demanding. 

Anticipated Start Date: September 4, 2026

Location: Fort McMurray

Shift: 24/4 or determined by project scope

Accommodation: Camp available

Hourly Rate: Determined based on experience

JOB DUTIES

• Comply with Company and Client Safety rules, as well as OH&S standards

• Demonstrate safe operating procedures

• Participate in the daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment (greasing, visual inspections of all hydraulic components, shoveling tracks, etc.)

• Load/unload materials

• Load/unload pipe

• Utilize all attachments (Grapple, Pallet Forks, Jib, Bucket)

• Complete pre-job equipment inspections

• Attend required safety and tailgate/toolbox meetings

• May perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be in possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

• Must have experience operating John Deere Excavators & Link-Belt Excavators with Helical/Screw Piling Drive heads for efficient and safe helical pile installation

• Must have experience operating a wheel loader, skid steer, and pipe grapple

• Must have experience towing trailers

• Experience operating an excavator for earthwork projects is considered an asset

• Can quickly and accurately read and communicate specifications from detailed plans and drawings

• CSO

• Ground Disturbance Level 2

• Must be physically able to lift 50lb

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

• Organized and self-motivated

Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.

Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates chosen for further review will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential and will be retained for future consideration.

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