Grader & Heavy Equipment Operator - 7/7 Mine Site

Wesdome Gold Mines; Wawa; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share purchase plan

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Training support

Travel allowances

Wellness benefit

Job summary

Wesdome Gold Mines is seeking a versatile heavy equipment operator for the Eagle River Mine near Wawa, Ontario. The role involves operating graders, excavators, and a CAT 980 loader, plus supporting road maintenance and plant screening tasks in a hands-on, safety-focused team.

You will perform pre-op inspections, maintain equipment, and work in a collaborative, 12-hour shift environment with a 7-on/7-off rotation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as grader, excavator and CAT 980 loader.
• Experience operating a screening plant to produce winter sand is preferred or willingness to train.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including grader, excavator and CAT 980 loader or equivalent.
• Perform road maintenance, grading, ditching, material loading, snow removal, and excavation work as required.
• Operate and monitor a screening plant to produce winter sand, ensuring material is processed safely and efficiently.
• Complete daily pre-operational inspections and report defects or maintenance concerns.
• Load, move, spread, level and stockpile materials such as gravel, rock, sand and snow.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and site personnel.

Skills

Grader operation

Excavator operation

CAT 980 loader

Job description

Wesdome Gold Mines is seeking a versatile heavy equipment operator for the Eagle River Mine near Wawa, Ontario. The role involves operating graders, excavators, and a CAT 980 loader, plus supporting road maintenance and plant screening tasks in a hands-on, safety-focused team.

You will perform pre-op inspections, maintain equipment, and work in a collaborative, 12-hour shift environment with a 7-on/7-off rotation.