Equipment Operator

Kinross Gold Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in Alaska is seeking a focused equipment operator to support safe, efficient mine operations. You will operate haul units and perform wear inspections, maintaining SOP compliance and communication with supervisors.

You will handle pre-shift checks, report hazards, coordinate with team, and uphold safety policies while meeting production goals and documenting all loads and movements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Experience with heavy equipment preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team and with limited supervision.
• Shift work, overtime, weekends and holidays required.
• Progression through wage scale is contingent upon completing attached checklists.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in accordance with SOP and supervisor instruction to achieve production goals.
• Visually inspect the high wall, haul roads, and dumps for ground stability and hazards and report problems.
• Promote safety by communicating with haul road traffic about equipment locations and hazards.
• Check and monitor equipment during pre-operation, inspections, and while operating.
• Perform and document walk-around and pre-shift inspections; monitor instrument gauges.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor maintenance as needed.
• Maintain radio contact with co-workers and supervisors for operating and safety instructions.
• Record all load types and locations hauled, including sources and destinations.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.

Skills

High school diploma

Heavy equipment experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Shift work availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Safe and efficient operation of mine equipment. Beginning equipment operators will operate haulage units to transport and dump ore, waste rock, and other materials with the ability to work to finish. Work is performed in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) and the instructions received from the supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in accordance with SOP and supervisor instruction to achieve production goals.
• Visually inspect the high wall, haul roads, and dumps for ground stability and hazards and report problems.
• Promote safety by communicating with haul road traffic about the location of equipment and hazards.
• Check, monitor, and inspect equipment during pre-operation, inspection, and while operating.
• Perform and document walk around and pre-shift inspections in addition to monitoring instrument gauges frequently.
• Must be able to troubleshoot equipment and perform minor maintenance as needed.
• Maintains radio contact with co-workers and supervisors for operating and safety instructions.
• Record all load types and locations hauled in addition to their sources and destinations.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct hazards.
• Works without significant risk of harm to self or others.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• General background in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the physical demands sheets.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment in addition to work without constant supervision.
• Must be able to do shift work, overtime, and work holidays and weekends.
• Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.

Reporting Relationships

• Works under the direct supervision of the Mine Shift Supervisor.