Truck Driver - North

REDPATH MINING; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Truck Driver to operate heavy machinery and ensure safe transportation of materials. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in the mining industry, particularly in handling 45 ton trucks. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment, adhering to health and safety regulations, and contributing to an efficient work environment. This position offers a rotation of 7 days on and 7 days off, promoting a balanced lifestyle.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision care

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience running heavy equipment machinery in the mining industry preferred.
• Experience operating 45 ton trucks required.
• Knowledge of WHMIS legislation and MSDS sheet usage.

Responsibilities

• Refuels and checks coolant and engine, completes daily check forms.
• Operates and controls truck for loading and dumping.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Respect for cultural differences

Education

High School Diploma

Basic literacy

Tools

Heavy equipment

45 ton trucks

Job description

Job Description

Project: North Mine

Rotation: 7 days on 7 days off

Shift Length: 10.5

Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program

Pre-employment requirement: Drug Test

Job Summary

The primary role of the Truck Driver is to haul and dump broken ore and waste from development or production headings.

General

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Refuels, check coolant and engine and hydraulic oils, lubricate all points and complete standard daily check forms and drive equipment to and from work area
• Visually inspect, sounds, scales and washes down work area, if required
• Operates and controls truck for loading, hauling and dumping
• Loads transports and unloads tools, equipment, mining supplies, explosives and blasting supplies, scrap, etc., if required
• Performs minor repairs such as tightening bolts, fittings, etc.
• Completes daily log books on equipment and submits written and verbal reports to supervisor
• Reports progress and any unusual occurrences to supervisor
• Keeps working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

Health And Safety

• Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
• Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
• Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.
• Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
• Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Basic literacy (read, write, basic math) required

Work Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience running heavy equipment machinery (in mining industry - preferred)
• Experience operating 45 ton trucks
• Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic (or other provincial equivalent)
• Required Speciality Module: U0091 (preferred)

Knowledge Required

• Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
• Ability to multi task and work effectively
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Respectful of cultural differences