Heavy Equipment Operator (Infrastructure)

Alamos Gold Inc.•Dubreuilville Township, ON

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Alamos Gold Inc. is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders. Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability. Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator (Infrastructure)’s key responsibilities are storage area maintenance, equipment operation, and materials handling.

Requirements

Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract
Minimum 5 years’ experience as heavy equipment operator (excavator, loader, and forklift)
Slinging and rigging training
Ability to identify difference between normal wear, unusual wear and damage
Knowledge of WHMIS, including familiarity with chemical products’ use, disposal and safety data sheet applications
Completed secondary school or GED
A commitment to health, safety, environment, and community
Works effectively independently and collaboratively
Ability to thrive in an environment of change; must be creative and flexible

Responsibilities

Inspection of equipment before and after use to ensure proper functionality
Loading, unloading, and moving materials to appropriate storage areas
Excavation of trenches for buried services
Following all safety procedures while operating equipment
Performing regular maintenance (refuelling, fluid checks, lubrication) and minor repairs when necessary
Reporting equipment issues, unusual conditions, and spillage immediately to Supervisor
Staging materials to be brought down for Underground Operations
Emptying garbage bins
Maintaining good housekeeping at storage areas
Snow removal during winter months
Other activities as assigned