GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent, under the direction of a Supervisor, is responsible for the safe and productive operation of heavy haul trucks, dozers and other heavy equipment.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Operation of haul trucks (777, 785 & 789C,830E’s) D8 or D11 dozer and other mining equipment as required.
Maintain a minimum operating standard.
Complete a minimum of one hazard assessment daily.
Perform pre-start and shutdown checks.
Haul or handle material as required.
Minor servicing of equipment as required, i.e.; grease, lube, fuel.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote a “safety first” attitude.
Personal actions comply with all safety rules, procedures and regulations.
Takes proactive measures to improve safety.
Effectively communicates Safety, Health & Environmental hazards to crew members and notifies the Supervisor immediately.
Ensure that hazardous waste is properly handled and stored.
Follow proper reporting procedures when reporting an incident to appropriate management levels.
Attend monthly crew safety meetings.
Ensure that the hazard assessment/ FLRA’s are completed at reasonably practicable intervals to prevent the development of unsafe and unhealthy working conditions, when a new work process is introduced, when a work process or operation changes, or before the construction of a new work site.
Assess a work site with team members and identify existing or potential hazards before work begins at the work site; and prepare a report of the results of a hazard assessment and the methods used to control or eliminate the hazards identified.
Familiar with the mine safety regulations.
Displays a positive attitude in words and actions relative to Safety, Health and Environmental matters.
Reports any safety incidents that are witnessed or involved in.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent will be a high school graduate or equivalent
The incumbent will possess a valid Class 5 driver's license
Previous experience operating heavy equipment in a mining environment is required
Ability to work 12-hour shifts - rotating days and nights
The Genesee Mine is located on Hwy 770 approximately 70km southwest of the city of Edmonton. The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own accommodations and transportation.
Posting will remain open until positions are filled.