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Dozer Operator
- Geraldton, ON, Canada
The salary range for this position is from $97,447.00 to $103,682.00. · Full-time
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- Pay
- The salary range for this position is from $97,447.00 to $103,682.00.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience operating a dozer at a mine site.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with five operating mines in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Dozer Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Dozer Operator is responsible for safely and productively operating tracked Dozers varying in operating weight.
Key Responsibilities
Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.
Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The salary range for this position is from $97,447.00 to $103,682.00.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Dozer Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Dozer Operator is responsible for safely and productively operating tracked Dozers varying in operating weight.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the dozer in a safe and efficient way in accordance with all relevant legislation, company policies and procedures.
- Monitor gauges, and other indicators to ensure the dozer is working properly, report discrepancies to dispatch.
- Perform field level risk assessments.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping as well as lubricating and refilling all fluids as required.
- Use two-way-radio, horn, and light signals to communicate with other operators and ensure safety.
- Use the dozer according to operating practices to push and place materials such as overburden, sand, gravel, blasted rock, and snow. Build pads, build roads, prep drill patterns, rip & maintain pit floors, support loading units as well as perform shovel clean ups.
- 2+ years of experience operating a dozer at a mine site.
- Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently.
- Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Able to read, understand, and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Takes initiative and works independently.
- Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
- Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
- This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.
- Valid driver's license.
- Heavy Equipment Operator training or related experience required.
- Ontario Surface Common Core training is an asset.
Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.
Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The salary range for this position is from $97,447.00 to $103,682.00.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Dozer Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of tracked dozers to move materials such as overburden, rock, and snow. They must also perform equipment maintenance, monitor gauges, and communicate effectively with other operators to ensure site safety.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience operating a dozer at a mine site and possess a valid driver's license. Heavy equipment operator training is required, and Ontario Surface Common Core training is considered an asset.
Skills
- Dozer operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Mine safety
- Field level risk assessment
- Two-way radio communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Pit floor maintenance
- Road construction
- Drill pattern preparation
- Shovel clean up
- Communication skills
- Independent work
Benefits
- Company transportation
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- Manufacturing
- Construction
Keywords
- Dozer Operator
- Mining
- Open-pit gold mine
- Heavy Equipment
- Mine Operations
- Tracked Dozers
- Risk Assessment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Two-way radio
- Overburden
- Blasted rock
- Pit floors
- Surface Common Core
- Geraldton
- Equinox Gold Corp
- Safety
- Logistics
- Construction