Haul Truck Operator
About The Position
Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land. As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity! Reporting directly to the Mining Supervisor, the Mine Haul Truck Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment for construction and quarrying purposes at the Eskay Creek Mine site.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience operating a 150-ton-plus-sized haul truck in an open-pit, hard-rock mining environment.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Strong commitment to promoting and maintaining a strong Health and Safety Culture.
- Experience or demonstrated capability to work in fast-paced environments.
- Experience working in a remote mining or industrial environment is required.
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Direct experience operating haul trucks in a mining environment.
- Pre-trip inspection knowledge.
- Ability to take direction from a loading and dumping tool.
- Ability to clearly communicate with a two-way radio.
- Understanding of the right-of-way rules on haul roads.
- Detail-oriented with excessive attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective team player who can jump in wherever needed.
- Strong interpersonal and reasoning skills, with proven problem-solving abilities.
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with others.
- Experience working in a remote mining camp.
- Please specify on the application the types of equipment and experience level the applicant can operate.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with dispatch systems is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Safe and efficient operations of a 150-ton haul truck in an open-pit mining environment.
- Perform pre-operational checks on equipment.
- Clean, grease, and refill fluids in equipment as required.
- Assist maintenance techs, fuel/lube techs, and others as needed to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Keep equipment cabs clean and orderly.
- Uphold and embody Skeena Gold + Silver’s safety standards.
- Adhere to all safety standards, regulations, and rules as applicable.
- Attend and participate in pre-shift safety meetings.
- Participate in any site-specific training.
- Complete shift paperwork as required including FLHAs (Field Level Hazard Assessments), JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses), equipment inspection sheets, and load sheets.
- Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
