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Operator, Matting

@ Strad Inc.

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Fort McMurray, Alberta

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Strad Inc. is hiring a full-time Matting Operator to install, remove and service matting projects across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. The work centres on operating loaders, grapples and hoes outdoors, with long 13-hour shifts, travel to project sites and a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Install and remove matting projects
  • Operate loaders, grapples and hoes
  • Perform site and yard asset inspections
  • Repair mats during slow periods
  • Complete field paperwork

Requirements summary:

  • 1+ years heavy equipment experience (loaders, hoes)
  • Experience setting mats preferred
  • Knowledge of Strad matting products preferred
  • Flexible schedule required
  • Commitment to safe working practices

Tools & skills

loadergrapplehoeMicrosoft Teams
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-11
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOutdoors, Client sites, Vehicle
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 75 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

Title: Matting Operator

Reports To: Field Supervisor, Matting

Department: Matting

Subordinates: N/A

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Location: MB / SK / AB / BC

Under the direction of the Field Supervisor, Matting, all Operators will be responsible for operating designated equipment safely for the installation and service of all matting projects.

Major Responsibilities

  • Install and remove allocated matting projects.
  • Operate and maintain matting installation and service equipment (i.e. Loaders, grapple and hoes).
  • Learn and be taught all aspects of field operations and matting equipment.
  • Comply to all safety rules and regulations.
  • Repair mats during slow times.
  • Perform asset checks and inspections on customer sites and in Strad’s storage yards.
  • Practice outstanding customer service at all times.
  • Fill in appropriate field paperwork as required.
  • Travel as required to matting project sites.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Qualifications

  • 1+ years’ experience with heavy equipment operation is required (i.e. Loaders and hoes).
  • Experience with setting mats with loader and/or grapple is preferred.
  • Previous knowledge and experience with Strad’s matting products is preferred.
  • Customer Service Focused.
  • Experience with MicroSoft Teams is preferred.
  • Flexible schedule is required.
  • Commitment to safe working practices.
  • Efficient and display excellent time management skills.
  • High standards of integrity, energy level, and motivation.
  • Ability to be insurable for operations of Strad’s equipment.
  • Ability to travel and be flexible with time scheduling to meet customer demands.
  • Commitment to safe working practices.

Physical Requirements:

  • Working in outdoor weather conditions in wet and extreme cold.
  • Requires strenuous activities including walking, bending, climbing and being able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
  • Must be mentally alert at all times.
  • Long shifts, regularly 13 hour shifts of work and driving long distances in varying weather conditions.

Health and Safety:

All Employees as a minimum must:

  • Take reasonable care to prevent harm to themselves
  • Consider the potential for harm to others or the environment that may be caused by their acts or omissions
  • Work in accordance with information and training provided
  • Refrain from intentionally misusing or recklessly interfering with anything that has been provided for Health, Safety and Environmental reasons
  • Report any hazardous defects in plant, equipment and workplace, or shortcomings in the existing controls, to a responsible person without delay.
  • Not undertake any task for which authorization and/or training has not been given.

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