Powered by ISTA’s Partnership with United Cree
Through our partnership with United Cree, a 100% Indigenous-owned industry leader, ISTA is able to offer communities, partners, and workforce development projects access to a full range of heavy equipment, industrial machinery, and on-site project support services.
United Cree maintains a modern, well-serviced fleet used across construction, infrastructure, mining, environmental, and resource-sector operations. This partnership expands ISTA’s ability to connect training with practical field experience while supporting community-driven development projects.
Heavy Equipment Fleet
ISTA and United Cree can now support a wide range of construction, land development, and infrastructure projects through access to a diverse fleet of industrial equipment.
Excavators
Ideal for:
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Earthmoving
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Foundation work
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Pipeline trenching
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Site preparation
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Environmental remediation
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Road building
Multiple sizes available (mini to full-size units).
Dozers
Used for:
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Grading
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Land clearing
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Road construction
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Earthworks
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Site reclamation
Ensures precision shaping and terrain preparation.
Wheel Loaders
Essential for:
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Material handling
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Aggregate movement
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Stockpiling
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Construction site support
Suitable for large-scale or remote-site projects.
Articulated Rock Trucks
Heavy-duty hauling vehicles for:
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Aggregate transport
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Overburden removal
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Mining & resource-sector hauling
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Large-scale civil works
Engineered for rough terrain and high-capacity loads.
Graders
For:
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Precision road shaping
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Final grading
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Snow removal
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Surface finishing on infrastructure projects
A key asset for community roadbuilding and maintenance.
Packers & Rollers
Used for:
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Soil compaction
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Road and pad compaction
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Foundation stabilization
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General construction
Critical for preparing safe, stable ground conditions.
Support & Specialty Equipment
Including:
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Skid steers
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Telehandlers
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Service trucks
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Site support vehicles
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Fuel and lube service units
- HVAC service trucks (for environmental control, climate support, and mobile equipment servicing)
These ensure smooth operations on remote or community-based projects.
Equipment-Based Services
Beyond the fleet itself, the ISTA × United Cree partnership enables comprehensive equipment-driven project services that can support Indigenous community development, training environments, and workforce mobilization.
Heavy Equipment Operation Services
United Cree operators support:
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Construction projects
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Site development
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Road building
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Land remediation
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Mining and environmental operations
ISTA learners may gain exposure to these environments for training and work experience.
Civil Construction & Earthworks Support
Including:
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Site clearing
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Road grade preparation
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Foundation excavation
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Land leveling and reclamation
Enabling communities to plan and execute local development projects.
Modular & Prefabricated Infrastructure Deployment
Equipment is utilized to install, position, and support:
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Modular buildings
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Workforce camps
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Portable classrooms
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Commercial and community structures
This expands ISTA’s ability to deliver training or infrastructure in remote locations.
Drilling Support & Site Services
Through United Cree’s drilling division:
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Geotechnical drilling
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Sonic and environmental drilling
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Helicopter-access drilling
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Core sampling
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Exploration support
A major opportunity for ISTA environmental and exploration-related training pathways.
Community Infrastructure Support
Equipment and crews can support: Water/sewer trenching | Road maintenance | Housing and community building projects | Environmental remediation | Land development for future housing or facilities
ISTA learners experience real-world field conditions across these project types.
Available Equipment
ISTA and United Cree can now support a wide range of construction, land development, and infrastructure projects through access to a diverse fleet of industrial equipment.
Equipment Available Through the ISTA × United Cree Partnership
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Excavators EX
EX · 8 TON R
CAT 308 / Hyundai HX85
EX · 14 TON
CAT 315 / Hyundai HX130LCRD / HX145LCRD
EX · 14 TON R
CAT 315 / Hyundai HX130LCRD / HX145LCRD
EX · 20 TON
CAT 320 / Hyundai HX220AL
EX · 25 TON 0 SWING
CAT 325 / Hyundai HX235ALCR
EX · 35 TON
CAT 336 / Hyundai HX350AL
EX · 35 TON 0 SWING
CAT 335 / Deere 345G
EX · 50 TON
CAT 349 / Hyundai HX480AL
EX · 75 TON
CAT 374
Long Reach Excavators EXLR
EXLR · 30 TON LR
Long Reach 65 ft — CAT 330 / Hyundai HX300LR
EXLR · 40 TON LR
Long Reach 65 ft — CAT 340 (4-way hyd)
Crawler Dozers DZ
DZ · 105 HP
CAT D3K LGP
DZ · 175 HP
CAT D5K LGP
DZ · 200 HP
CAT D6N LGP — Ripper/Winch option
DZ · 200 HP
CAT D6T LGP — Ripper/Winch option
DZ · 300 HP
CAT D8T — Ripper/Winch option
ADT / Rock Trucks ADT
ADT · 30 TON
Volvo A30G / Deere 300D / Hyundai HA30
ADT · 45 TON
Volvo A45G / Bell B45E
ADT · 65 TON
CAT 773 (rigid frame)
Wheel Loaders WL
WL · 3.0 YD
CAT 930 / Hyundai HL940A
WL · 3.5 YD
CAT 938 / Hyundai HL955A
WL · 5.0 YD
CAT 950 / Hyundai HL960A
WL · 6.5 YD
CAT 966 / Hyundai HL975A
WL · 8.0 YD
CAT 980 / Hyundai HL980A
WL · 9.0 YD
CAT 982 / Hyundai HL985A
Compaction CR
CR · 66″ SMOOTH
Bomag / Wacker / Sany / XCMG
CR · 66″ PADFOOT
Bomag / Wacker / Sany / XCMG
CR · 84″ SMOOTH
Bomag / Wacker / Sany / XCMG
CR · 84″ PADFOOT
Bomag / Wacker / Sany / XCMG
CR · LANDFILL/SOIL
CAT 815F
CR · LANDFILL/SOIL
CAT 816F
Utility Carriers / Dumpers UCD
UCD · 35 HP
Kubota RTV-X1100CWL-H
UCD · 12–14T
Terramac tracked dumper
Dust Suppression ATT
ATT · DUST SUPPRESSION
Boss Hog Mister (100 ft)
Attachments / Misc ATT
ATT · 8T
EX hyd breaker
ATT · 14T
EX hyd breaker
ATT · 20–25T
EX hyd breaker
ATT · 35–50T
EX hyd breaker
ATT · 65T
EX hyd breaker
ATT · 14T
EX hyd tamper / hoe pack
ATT · 20–25T
EX hyd tamper / hoe pack
ATT · 35–50T
EX hyd tamper / hoe pack
ATT · 14T
EX bucket
ATT · 20–25T
EX bucket
ATT · 35T
EX bucket
ATT · 13–25T
EX frost pick / ripper
ATT · 20–25T
EX frost pick / ripper
ATT · 45–50T
EX frost pick / ripper
ATT · 13–25T
EX mechanical grapple / pulverizor
ATT · 20–25T
EX mechanical grapple / pulverizor
ATT · 35–50T
EX mechanical grapple / pulverizor
ATT · 14T
EX swivel twist bucket
ATT · 20–25T
EX swivel twist bucket
ATT · 35–50T
EX swivel twist bucket
ATT · 14T
EX drum cutter
ATT · 20–25T
EX drum cutter
ATT · 35–50T
EX drum cutter
ATT · 14T
EX hyd shear
ATT · 20–25T
EX hyd shear
ATT · 35T
EX hyd shear
ATT · 50T
EX hyd shear
ATT · 20–25T
EX tree grinder
ATT · 35T
EX sheet pile driver (vibro)
ATT · 3–5YD
WL pallet forks
ATT · 3–5YD
WL matt grapple
ATT · 3–5YD
WL snow blade
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