Building a Career

Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. (KPCL) is a family-owned and operated business that got its start in 1953. We have a long track record of safely constructing key infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. Today we employ upwards of 300 people during peak construction season and have a modern fleet of more than 220 pieces of heavy construction equipment. We are building today for tomorrow – to build your career with us, apply now!

We are currently seeking Heavy Equipment Operators – Rock Truck, Haul Truck and Dozer – to join our team in Northern Saskatchewan at the Cameco-Cigar Lake Mine.

Position Overview:

Heavy Equipment Operators will work with on-site heavy equipment and materials to construct a variety of different projects relating to earthworks. Typical work can involve bulking out dirt, digging/laying pipe, and constructing earthen dams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner, within its designed specifications
• Construct earthworks projects using artistic skillful ability in machine
• Working with other crew members to safely complete daily tasks and goals
• Helping out with physical job site labour tasks when required
• Communicate information and intentions clearly to keep job site safe

An ideal candidate:

An ideal candidate would be someone who enjoys heavy equipment and earthworks construction. This person would enjoy operating primarily CAT heavy equipment that is clean and properly maintained. Having the willingness to help out with any aspect of construction on the job site is essential to achieving success.

Candidates will have to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening (including cannabis) as well as have a valid driver’s license to meet role requirements.

Candidates should plan for work rotations that are 14 days in, 14 days off, with an 11/12 hour day as standard; overtime is required.

What we can offer you:

We can offer you the opportunity to work on some of the largest earthworks projects in the region alongside a high-achieving team of people that will recognize and reward your hard work. Employee comprehensive benefits, a retention bonus, and excellent off-site accommodations such as meals & camp services are things we will provide so that you can succeed with us!

If building a career and earning a great living within a rewarding industry interests you: Apply online or email us at careers@kpcl.ca and it will go straight to our hiring team for review.

KPCL is looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Maintenance Supervisor to join our maintenance leadership team at our Clavet, Saskatchewan facility. In this role, you will be required to travel to remote project sites throughout Western Canada to support project-based maintenance teams. Reporting to the Fleet Maintenance Manager based in Estevan, Saskatchewan, you will lead and mentor maintenance staff across all operations.

As the Heavy Duty Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring a fully operational fleet to support the successful completion of large earthworks projects.

Looking to build your career? We have a lot to offer!

• Impactful Work: Make a difference where your contributions directly influence project success and enhance employee satisfaction.
• Safety First: Join a culture that prioritizes safety, ensuring a secure and supportive work environment for all team members.
• Dynamic Work Setting: Engage with diverse teams across multiple locations in a fast-paced, evolving industry. Accommodations and meals at off-site facilities when required to travel.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy extensive benefits and wellness coverage to support your overall well-being.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from competitive wages that reflect your skills and experience.

If you have a passion for heavy machinery and are committed to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leadership and Training: Lead maintenance staff, providing guidance, teaching and evaluating apprentices.
• Collaboration: Work with, and take direction, from the Fleet Maintenance Manager and Senior Leadership to plan and schedule maintenance team and maintenance for equipment.
• Inspections: Conduct regular inspections to assess performance and identify issues, documenting inspections in Preventative Maintenance system.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot systems:
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing systems – for example hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical – to identify faults and perform cost-effective repairs. Develop work scopes and schedules for equipment to be repaired. Test repaired equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Documentation and reporting: Document all maintenance and repair tasks, utilizing tablets and computers for accurate record-keeping. Order parts and complete work orders (KPCL uses HCSS Equipment 360 Fleet Maintenance).
• Safety leadership and compliance: Promote and foster a culture of safety and compliance within KPCL’s health, safety and environmental program. Lead morning toolbox meetings and weekly safety meetings, documenting outcomes. Hold yourself and others accountable for adhere to company (and client) policies, procedures, and provincial regulatory requirements in both shop and project site settings.
• Permitting for loads: Permit overweight and dimension loads for the lowbed division as needed. Helping to secure or provide resources to prepare and load equipment for mobilization.
• Travel and flexibility: Be prepared to work additional hours and travel to other locations as necessary to meet the demands of the role.
• Additional responsibilities: Perform any other duties as assigned, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization and resolving issues arising in the field on a timely basis.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years post-Journeyperson experience or Red Seal Accreditation, prior experience in a related discipline such as servicing, fuel/ lube technician may be considered
• Experience developing work scopes and schedules for equipment to be repaired, scheduling and monitoring maintenance team throughout completion
• Proficiency in working with large haul trucks, dozers, graders, excavators, and scrapers; previous experience with heavy trucks and trailers (safety certification for trailers is an asset)
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, experience with CAT SIS is an asset
• Proficient in reading electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while demonstrating professional work behaviors
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill development
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to improvise and adapt to the evolving needs of the project location

If you think you’re the one and are ready to take on an exciting role in the heavy construction industry, apply today!

What’s Next

Please submit your application (including resume and cover letter) with the position title in the ‘Subject’ line on or before December 1, 2024, to be considered for the position to careers@kpcl.ca or apply directly on Indeed.

All successful candidates must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• Be eligible to work in Canada
• Pass pre-employment drug & alcohol screening (including cannabis)
• Have a valid drivers license (class 3 or 1 with air endorsement would be an asset) and transportation to get to work
• Have experience as outlined above

No phone calls please, successful candidates will be contacted via phone or email.

About KPCL: Decades of Moving Dirt

Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. (KPCL) roots were established in 1953 with a single bulldozer and a vision to enhance Saskatchewan’s infrastructure. Over the past 60 years, that vision has expanded across Western Canada, resulting in a proven track record of successfully completing key infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba.

As an industry leader in heavy construction, KPCL is a family-owned and operated business dedicated to safely delivering high-quality projects. Today, we employ over 300 people during peak construction season and operate a modern fleet of more than 220 pieces of heavy construction equipment, primarily Caterpillar. We are committed to building today for a better tomorrow—and we invite you to build your career with us!

At KPCL, we can offer you the opportunity to work on some of the largest earthworks projects in the region alongside a high-achieving team that will recognize and reward your hard work.

At KPCL, we offer our employees much more than just a job. Here’s what you can expect:

• Significant Growth: As one of the largest privately owned construction companies in Saskatchewan, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement.
• Modern Equipment: Work with a substantial fleet of over 220 pieces of heavy construction equipment, ensuring you have the best tools for the job.
• Stable Employment: Enjoy the security of multi-year contracts that contribute to a stable work environment.
• Core Values: We prioritize integrity, teamwork, respect, and excellence in every project we undertake, fostering a culture of collaboration and support.
• Safety Focused: Our commitment to safety is unwavering, ensuring a secure work environment for all employees.

Help us build today for tomorrow. Apply now to be part of the KPCL team!

KPCL is seeking experienced Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics to join our maintenance team in operations throughout Saskatchewan. In this role, you will work with on-site equipment and maintenance staff, alongside the project leadership team to achieve maximum machine uptime.

As a Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic, you will be crucial in maintaining a safe and productive job site by performing maintenance and repairs on a wide range of earth-moving equipment.

Looking to build your career? We have a lot to offer!

• Impactful Work: Make a difference where your contributions directly influence project success and enhance employee satisfaction.
• Safety First: Join a culture that prioritizes safety, ensuring a secure and supportive work environment for all team members.
• Dynamic Work Setting: Engage with diverse teams across multiple locations in a fast-paced, evolving industry. Accommodations and meals at off-site facilities when required to travel.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy extensive benefits and wellness coverage to support your overall well-being.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from competitive wages that reflect your skills and experience.

If you have a passion for heavy machinery and are committed to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Equipment repair and maintenance: Perform cost-effective repairs and preventative maintenance on Caterpillar and other heavy equipment, including trucks, trailers and light vehicles.
• Inspections: Conduct regular inspections to assess performance and identify issues, documenting inspections in Preventative Maintenance system (we use HCSS E360).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot systems: Troubleshooting and diagnosing systems– for example hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical – to determine faults and necessary repairs. Test repaired equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Collaboration and mentorship: Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to facilitate efficient workflow with solutions that maximize machine uptime. Mentor apprentices and support fellow mechanics in their development.
• Documentation and reporting: Document all maintenance and repair tasks, utilizing tablets for record-keeping. Order parts, develop work scopes and schedules for equipment repairs, and complete work orders (KPCL uses HCSS Equipment 360 Fleet Maintenance).
• Safety leadership: Promote and demonstrate a culture of safety and compliance within KPCL’s health, safety and environmental program, holding yourself and others accountable.
• Travel and flexibility: Be prepared to work additional hours and travel to other locations as necessary to meet the demands of the role.
• Additional responsibilities: Perform any other duties as assigned, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization and resolving issues arising in the field on a timely basis.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Minimum of 3 years post-Journeyperson experience or Red Seal Accreditation, prior experience in a related discipline such as servicing, fuel/ lube technician may be considered
• Proficiency in working with large haul trucks, dozers, graders, excavators, and scrapers; previous experience with heavy trucks and trailers (safety certification for trailers is an asset)
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, experience with CAT SIS is an asset
• Proficient in reading electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while demonstrating professional work behaviors
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill development
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office 365
• Enjoyment of fieldwork, with the ability to improvise and adapt to the evolving needs of the project location

If you think you’re the one and are ready to take on an exciting role in the heavy construction industry, apply today!

What’s Next

Please submit your application (including resume and cover letter) with the position title in the ‘Subject’ line on or before December 1, 2024, to be considered for the position to careers@kpcl.ca or apply directly on Indeed.

All successful candidates must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• Be eligible to work in Canada
• Pass pre-employment drug & alcohol screening (including cannabis)
• Have a valid drivers license and transportation to get to work
• Have experience as outlined above

No phone calls please, successful candidates will be contacted via phone or email.

About KPCL: Decades of Moving Dirt

Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. (KPCL) roots were established in 1953 with a single bulldozer and a vision to enhance Saskatchewan’s infrastructure. Over the past 60 years, that vision has expanded across Western Canada, resulting in a proven track record of successfully completing key infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba.

As an industry leader in heavy construction, KPCL is a family-owned and operated business dedicated to safely delivering high-quality projects. Today, we employ over 300 people during peak construction season and operate a modern fleet of more than 220 pieces of heavy construction equipment, primarily Caterpillar. We are committed to building today for a better tomorrow—and we invite you to build your career with us!

At KPCL, we can offer you the opportunity to work on some of the largest earthworks projects in the region alongside a high-achieving team that will recognize and reward your hard work.

At KPCL, we offer our employees much more than just a job. Here’s what you can expect:

• Significant Growth: As one of the largest privately owned construction companies in Saskatchewan, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement.
• Modern Equipment: Work with a substantial fleet of over 220 pieces of heavy construction equipment, ensuring you have the best tools for the job.
• Stable Employment: Enjoy the security of multi-year contracts that contribute to a stable work environment.
• Core Values: We prioritize integrity, teamwork, respect, and excellence in every project we undertake, fostering a culture of collaboration and support.
• Safety Focused: Our commitment to safety is unwavering, ensuring a secure work environment for all employees.

Help us build today for tomorrow. Apply now to be part of the KPCL team!