Heavy Equipment Operator - 3
- ON, Canada
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Original job description
Who We Are:
Impala Canada operates the Lac des Iles Mine (LDI), producing 41% of Canada’s palladium and providing high-paying career opportunities for high-caliber individuals who want to work with modern equipment, strong leadership, and a company that invests in its people. Located just 90 minutes northwest of Thunder Bay, LDI has been in operation for 32 years and plays a vital role in producing palladium: a critical mineral essential to reducing global vehicle emissions and supporting a cleaner environment. Our site is built on a uniquely rich ore body and is supported by advanced underground, surface, and milling infrastructure. We’re known for our proven safety record, a culture of comradery, and leaders grounded in our values: respect, care, and deliver. Competitive compensation, practical travel allowances, excellent benefits, and RSP support reflect our commitment to the people who keep this operation running. LDI is located in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory, on the traditional lands of the Anishnaabeg and the Métis. As an active community partner in the Thunder Bay region, Impala Canada supports local organizations, education, healthcare, and development initiatives that strengthen the well-being of the region we call home.
Job Description:
Working knowledge and skills in equipment operation Responsible for equipment operation, loading, hauling and maintaining roadways on the mine site Must demonstrate proficiency operating haulage trucks, back hoes, graders, dozers, light vehicles, boom truck, sand truck, loaders and perform other duties as required and assigned by the Supervisor, such as water pumps and piping, snow removal and assisting site services as required. Maintain a safe work environment Follow company policies and legislative standards Ability to effectively communicate any hazards or concerns to supervisor 7x7 rotation Crew D
Qualifications:
Surface miner common core Must have MTCU modules for bull dozer, hydraulic excavator and haulage truck Experience with power tools, chainsaws, water pumps and gen-sets is considered an asset Proficient in the operation of various heavy equipment in a mine operations environment is considered an asset Verbal and written proficiency of the English language Able to perform manual labor DZ License is considered an asset; Class G at a minimum
What's in it for You:
The position offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of hourly wage, health & medical insurance, retirement savings plan and travel allowance. Meals are provided while at the mine site.
Please note, that all job offers are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit www.impalacanada.com for more information regarding Lac des Iles Mines. Visit careers.impalacanada.com to apply
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Responsibilities
The Heavy Equipment Operator at Impala Canada will operate haulage trucks, loaders, graders and dozers to load, haul and maintain roadways at the mine site. The operator also performs other assigned tasks such as water pumps, snow removal and helping site services.
Requirements
Candidates need a surface miner common core and MTCU modules for bulldozer, hydraulic excavator and haulage truck. Experience with heavy equipment in a mine setting, power tools, chainsaws and gen-sets is an asset, and candidates must be able to do manual labour and communicate well in English.
Skills
- Haulage truck operation
- Bulldozer operation
- Grader operation
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- Hydraulic excavator operation
- Boom truck operation
- Sand truck operation
- Surface mining
- Roadway maintenance
- Water pump operation
- Piping
- Snow removal
- Power tools
- Chainsaw operation
- Gen-set operation
- Hazard communication
- Safety compliance
- Manual labour
- English communication
Benefits
- Health and medical insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Travel allowance
- Meals at mine site
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Trades
Keywords
- heavy equipment operator
- mining
- haulage truck
- dozer
- grader
- loader
- backhoe
- excavator
- boom truck
- sand truck
- surface mining
- MTCU
- mine site
- palladium
- roadway maintenance
- snow removal
- Thunder Bay
- 7x7 rotation
- Class G licence
- DZ licence
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Meals
- Remote work allowance
Licences and certifications
- Surface miner common core
- MTCU modules
Tools
- haulage truck
- grader
- loader
- hydraulic excavator
- boom truck
- sand truck
- water pump
- chainsaw
Languages
- English