Steam Truck Operator

Closing Date About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Purpose

The Steam Truck Operator helps to maintain the production and support equipment fleet, necessary to meet our production targets. The mobile equipment is required to be cleaned, prior to performing scheduled maintenance tasks, and steaming is a critical required step in the haul truck frame inspection program.

The Red Chris Mine Mobile Maintenance team is recruiting for a Steam Truck Operator for a Fly-In, Fly-Out opportunity working on a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation, offering an hourly rate of $34.50 with additional overtime opportunities, travel allowance, benefits package and more!

Essential Duties

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, the responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

- Operating the steam truck and pressure washing units to properly clean production, service, and support equipment.

- Working outside during all seasons/weather with water, on 12-hour shifts, rotating between day and nightshift

- Demonstrate continuous effort to decrease wash times and streamline work processes

- Report deficiencies and provide feedback on all equipment after washing

- Use of computer to input timesheets, work order notes, equipment cleanliness information, and shift turn over notes

- Assist with other maintenance activities as required

Training & Experience

Position requirements include, but are not limited to:

- Team player with strong Verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently once familiar with the role requirements.

- A Valid Class 5 driver’s license, or higher, with an airbrakes endorsement is required

- A Strong commitment to Safety and the ability to adhere to all Safety Policies and Procedures

- Experience related to a Steam Truck Operator or Wash Bay Attendant, specific training is preferred

- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent preferred

- Able to work outdoors, wearing appropriate personnel protective equipment in all seasons

- Competency driving a vehicle with a standard transmission required

- Must be capable of working at heights and in confined spaces

- Physically capable of lifting (50lbs), carrying, bending, twisting, crouching and kneeling in a physically demanding and fast paced environment

Working Conditions

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV, Wi-Fi, an on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.

All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:

- Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications

- Competitive Benefits and Savings Plan matching program

- Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities

It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$34.50/hr . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

As per the Collective Agreement all position within the agreement must be posted as per Article.18.01 (a) Job vacancies will first be awarded to the senior qualified employee within the department, through an expression of interest process. (b) Vacancies will remain posted for a period of fourteen (14) calendar days. Postings may exceed fourteen (14) calendar days or be re-posted if successful candidates are not found.