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
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- Experience
- 2+ years of experience operating a dozer at a mine site.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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
Safely and efficiently operate tracked dozers to move overburden, sand, gravel, blasted rock, and snow while following applicable legislation and company procedures. Monitor and maintain equipment, communicate with other operators, complete risk assessments, and support mine operations through road and pad building, drill pattern preparation, pit floor maintenance, and shovel cleanup.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of dozer operating experience at a mine site, a valid driver's license, and heavy equipment operator training or related experience. Ontario Surface Common Core training is an asset; candidates should also be self-motivated, safety-conscious, adaptable, and able to communicate and work independently.
Skills
- Dozer Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mine Operations
- Equipment Monitoring
- Field-Level Risk Assessment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Lubrication and Fluid Refilling
- Radio Communication
- Material Handling
- Road Building
- Pad Construction
- Drill Pattern Preparation
- Pit Floor Maintenance
- Shovel Cleanup
- Safety Compliance
- Housekeeping
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Dozer Operator
- Tracked Dozer
- Heavy Equipment Operator Training
- Ontario Surface Common Core
- Mining
- Open-Pit Gold Mine
- Mine Operations
- Mine Site Experience
- Overburden
- Sand
- Gravel
- Blasted Rock
- Snow
- Road Building
- Pad Building
- Drill Pattern Preparation
- Pit Floor Maintenance
- Shovel Cleanup
- Field-Level Risk Assessment
- Equipment Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Two-Way Radio
- Safety Procedures
- Housekeeping
- Valid Driver's License