The Haul Truck operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment
in an efficient, safe and appropriate manner in order to minimize the
risk of injury, property damage or loss of life while supporting
mining activities. Heavy equipment may include rock truck, packer,
rubber tire backhoe, dozer, excavator, scraper, grader and other
pieces of equipment. Must have experience operating at least some of
the following equipment: rock truck, packer, rubber tire backhoe,
dozer, excavator (Caterpillar, Hitachi, John Deer and/or Komatsu mini
50’s to 800’s), and single motor scraper. Duties include but are not
limited to:
- Operates all equipment in an efficient manner and for its intended
use while supporting mining activities
- Conducts pre-operational checks on equipment and cleans,
lubricates and refills equipment as necessary: notifies the
supervisor or foreman of all damaged or unsafe equipment or tools.
- Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, dozers, loaders and
graders to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or
other materials during mining related activities
- Operates heavy equipment to move, load and unload materials and supplies.
- Cleans heavy equipment as schedules and/or required, including
removing personal belongings and trash from cab and wiping up spills etc.
- Interacts with internal or external customers in a professional,
courteous and respectful manner that contributes toward a positive
and productive worksite.
- Experience operating single engine 621 (G/F) Caterpillar scrapers,
D6 (R/T) or D8 (T) Caterpillar or 650 John Deer dozers or 14-140 (H)
graders is considered an asset.
- Heavy equipment may include rock truck, packer, rubber tire
backhoe, dozer, excavator, scraper, grader and other pieces of
equipment.
- Sound understanding of safety regulations, safe work practices and
work procedures and be capable of assisting in maintaining safe work sites.
- Good vision and spatial ability.
- Good eye-hand coordination and good manual dexterity.
- Physical strength and stamina.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Basic small hand and power tool knowledge is considered an asset.
- Previous sand/gravel mining experience is a plus
Benefits include: Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Life
insurance, paid vacation
Pre-employment drug test/background check will be conducted
We are an equal opportunity employer