Haulage/Heavy Equipment Operator - Temp 3-4 Months

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.

- 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.