Support Loader and Wheeled Dozer Operator
- Geraldton, ON, Canada
The salary range for this position is from $94,609.00 to $100,662.00. · Full-time
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- Pay
- The salary range for this position is from $94,609.00 to $100,662.00.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience operating a support loader and wheeled 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 Support Loader and Wheeled Dozer Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Support Loader and Wheeled 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 $94,609.00 to $100,662.00.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Support Loader and Wheeled Dozer Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Support Loader and Wheeled Dozer Operator is responsible for safely and productively operating tracked Dozers varying in operating weight.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the support loader and wheeled 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 support loader and wheeled 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 $94,609.00 to $100,662.00.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Safely and efficiently operate support loaders and wheeled dozers, monitor equipment condition, report issues, and complete risk assessments and routine maintenance. Move and place mine materials, build and maintain roads and pads, prepare drill patterns, maintain pit floors, and support loading units and shovel cleanups.
Requirements
Applicants need at least two years of experience operating a support loader and wheeled dozer at a mine site, along with 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 able to work independently, follow instructions safely, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively.
Skills
- Support Loader Operation
- Wheeled Dozer Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mine Operations
- Equipment Monitoring
- Field-Level Risk Assessment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Material Handling
- Road Building
- Drill Pattern Preparation
- Pit Floor Maintenance
- Radio Communication
- Safety Compliance
- Housekeeping
- Independent Work
- Written and Verbal Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Support Loader
- Wheeled Dozer
- Tracked Dozer
- Heavy Equipment Operator Training
- Ontario Surface Common Core
- Mining
- Mine Operations
- Open-Pit Gold Mine
- Overburden
- Sand
- Gravel
- Blasted Rock
- Snow
- Road Building
- Pad Construction
- Drill Pattern Preparation
- Pit Floor Maintenance
- Risk Assessment
- Equipment Inspection
- Lubrication
- Fluid Refilling
- Two-Way Radio
- Safety Procedures
- Loading Unit Support
- Shovel Cleanup
- Valid Driver's License