Underground Haul Truck Operator

Perenti Global Limited; Area D (Iskut/Big Raven); On-site; CAD 41,328 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations and meals

RRSP program after 3 months

Health and dental benefits

Charter travel from hubs

Job summary

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has exciting opportunities for an Underground Haul Truck Operator at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia.

You will work a FIFO rotation of 14 days on and 14 days off, reporting to the Shift Supervisor and hauling ore and waste while meeting safety and production targets. The role requires a valid driver’s license, strong communications, and the ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Prior underground haul truck and/or equipment operation experience.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment with professionalism and self-motivation.
• Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to effectively prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Mine site safety rules and procedures.
• Operate underground haul trucks safely to meet production targets.
• Observe experienced workers to learn methods and standards.
• Document reports and pre-checks for equipment and shift paperwork.
• Report problems promptly to Shift Supervisor.
• Maintain professional relationships with workers, subcontractors, client and others.
• Keep work area and equipment tidy and safe.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; manual transmission experience is a plus.
• Comply with PPE requirements.
• Perform other mine-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Underground haul truck

Safety rules

Radio etiquette

Team player

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Canada and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

We provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and opportunities to work on projects all over the world. At Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd., we are committed to fostering a culture that understands and values inclusion and diversity.

The Opportunity

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has new exciting opportunities for an UNDERGROUNDHaul Truck Operator to join our team at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Underground Haul Truck Operator is responsible for hauling and dumping ore and waste material from development and production sources. Performing the assigned tasks while meeting safety standards, targets and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
• Safe and efficient operation of underground haul trucks to meet production targets
• Observe experienced workers to gain and increase knowledge of methods, procedures, and performance standards
• Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre-checks on all equipment and machinery used in the day and all other required shift paperwork
• Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor
• Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel
• Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment
• Must possess AND maintain a valid Driver's License; manual transmission experience an asset
• Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
• Other mine related duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Skills and Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
• Preferred; Prior underground haul truck and/or equipment operation experience
• The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential
• Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met
• Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow

Work Conditions

• Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (alternating dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off - working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation
• Frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions
• Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required
• Extreme weather conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What we offer

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.We are able to offer you a wage rate of $35.33/hr.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs (Calgary, Vancouver, Kelowna or Smithers), camp accommodations and meals.We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period.

NOTE: Selected candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.