UG Technician - Grader/Watercart Operator

Evolution Mining; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging (e.g. novated car)

Life insurance and income protection

Health insurance

Quarterly performance bonuses

Employee share scheme

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Recognition program

Study assistance

Attractive rosters

Flexible work options

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking an experienced Watercart/Grader Operator for the Northparkes Underground Development team. Reporting to the Mining Coordinator, you will help maintain safe access and operate watercarts and graders to support road maintenance, dust suppression, drainage management and development activities.

Based at Northparkes, the role focuses on safe operation, roadway upkeep and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating graders and watercarts (Mining pref.).
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Understanding of road maintenance and drainage management; current licences.
• Ability to conduct equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground watercart and grader equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain underground roadways to required standards.
• Complete dust suppression and road watering activities.
• Manage drainage and roadway conditions across active development areas.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and basic equipment housekeeping.
• Identify and report hazards, defects and operational issues.

Skills

Watercart operation

Grader operation

Safety compliance

Road maintenance

Equipment inspection

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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Who we are

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced Watercart/Grader Operator to join our Underground Development team at Northparkes. Reporting to the Mining Coordinator, you will play a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient underground access and operating conditions. Your responsibilities will include operating underground watercarts and graders to support road maintenance, dust suppression, drainage management and development activities across the operation.

Based at our Northparkes Operation, you’ll:

• Safely and efficiently operate underground watercart and grader equipment
• Maintain underground roadways to required standards
• Complete dust suppression and road watering activities
• Manage drainage and roadway conditions across active development areas
• Conduct pre-start inspections and basic equipment housekeeping
• Identify and report hazards, defects and operational issues

Why Northparkes Operations?

At Northparkes, you don’t have to choose between a great career and a great lifestyle; you’ll get both. With flexible work options, opportunities to grow and a team that cares, this is where your bright future starts.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Health insurance
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Attractive rosters
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

• Previous experience operating graders and watercarts (Mining Experience Desirable)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Strong understanding of road maintenance and drainage managementCurrent and relevant operating competencies and licences
• Ability to conduct equipment inspections and identify maintenance requirements
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.