Mine Haul Truck Operator

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation at on-site camp

Meals provided

Highly competitive compensation package

Job summary

A precious metals mining company operating in Yukon is seeking a Seasonal Haul Truck Operator, based outside Dawson City. Responsibilities include ensuring safe operations, performing equipment inspections, and adhering to HSE policies. Candidates should have 2–5 years of off-highway experience with heavy trucks and a valid Class 1 Driver's License. The role offers competitive compensation, accommodation, and meals at the on-site camp.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of off-highway experience operating heavy trucks.
• Ability to work day and night shifts.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to work day and night shifts and pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Solid communication skills and ability to work both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations and compliance with procedures.
• Perform equipment inspections and maintain logs.
• Operate loading and unloading equipment as required.
• Familiarize with daily reports; operate loading/unloading equipment as required.
• Navigate to sites and adapt to daily changes in site scope of work.
• Maintain equipment tidiness and promote safety culture.

Skills

Off-highway experience operating heavy trucks

Operating other heavy-duty equipment

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team and alone

Education

Valid Class 1 Driver's License

Job description

Overview

Fine Gold Resources is a precious metals mining company operating in the Yukon. We operate on a seasonal basis from March to October and are looking to hire a seasonal Haul Truck Operator (Mine), to be based outside of Dawson City, Yukon.

We provide accommodation and meals at our on-site camp and offer a highly competitive compensation package.

The mine operates 24/7 with two shifts each day—a day shift and a night shift—with a rotation schedule. During time off employees may stay on-site at the camp or venture to Dawson City for some time away.

For candidates local to the Dawson City area, we are open to considering an onsite / offsite working schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance with operating procedures.
• Perform pre- and post-inspections of equipment and maintain equipment logs.
• Report any defects found on equipment.
• Report all equipment repairs and maintenance requests to the Lead.
• Be responsible for and/or assist in fueling and filling all fluids in the equipment to the correct levels.
• Assist in maintenance work of the equipment.
• Operate loading and unloading equipment as required.
• Navigate to work sites and adapt to daily changes in site scope of work.
• Maintain tidiness of the equipment.
• Promote safety culture and adhere to HSE policies.
• Prepare and submit the necessary daily reports as directed.
• Perform other duties as may be directed from time to time.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of off-highway experience operating heavy trucks, including rigid frame, wiggle wagon, float/lowbed, or similar truck-trailer configurations.
• Experience operating other heavy-duty equipment is an asset.
• Valid Class 1 Driver's License.
• Acceptable driver’s abstract (minimum 5 years).
• Ability to work day and night shifts.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Solid communication skills and ability to work in a team setting and alone as required.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.