Mine Haul Truck Operator

laprairie; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Fine Gold Resources in the Yukon is seeking a seasonal Mine Haul Truck Operator to work at our on-site camp near Dawson City. The role involves operating heavy trucks in a 24/7 mine environment with day and night shifts, and rotating schedules.

The position includes on-site accommodation and meals, a competitive compensation package, and the need to pass drug and alcohol screening. Local candidates may have flexible onsite/offsite schedules.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of off-highway heavy truck experience.
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License.
• Must have acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to work both day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operations and full compliance with procedures.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain equipment logs.
• Report defects and coordinate repairs with Lead.
• Fuel and top up fluids as required; assist in equipment maintenance.
• Operate loading/unloading equipment as needed and navigate to sites.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and promote safety culture.
• Submit daily reports as directed.

Skills

Heavy truck operation

Driver’s license

Shift flexibility

Job description

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 Mine Haul Truck Operator, 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 their 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.

Job Duties:

• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance to operating procedures.
• Do pre-& post inspection check-up of the equipment and write/keep equipment log.
• Report any defect found on equipment.
• Report all equipment repairs and maintenance requests to the Lead.
• Responsible for and/or assists in fueling and filling all the fluids in the equipment to the right level.
• Assist in the maintenance works 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 in the equipment.
• Promote safety culture and adhere to HSE policies.
• Prepare and submit the necessary required daily reports as directed.
• Perform other functions as maybe 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.
• 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.