Surface Equipment Operator

Northern Star Pogo LLC•Delta Junction, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking an experienced and motivated Surface Equipment Operator for its Pogo operation. This role involves operating various surface equipment safely and efficiently, contributing to the construction and maintenance of surface infrastructure, and hauling materials. The position offers a permanent role with job security, an excellent remuneration package, and ongoing development opportunities within a growing company.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience operating surface equipment such as loaders, haul trucks, skid steers and forklifts.
Experience operating equipment in extreme weather condition such as temperatures to -40 degrees F, snow, ice, wind etc.
Ability to work unsupervised and display good problem-solving skills.
Valid Driver's License required.
Good communication skills.
Must have good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Unloading of tractor trailer delivery trucks and knowledgeable of equipment load limits as well as load charts.
Safely and efficiently operate large and small equipment such as haul trucks, loaders, excavators, graders, dozers, forklifts, bobcats, fuel wagon, water truck and small loaders.
Fuelling static equipment such as heaters.
Construction and maintenance of surface haul roads, laydowns and parking areas.
Construction and maintenance of dry stack facility.
Haul mineralised ore and waste between mining and processing operations.
Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policies and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
Other duties as required.