Underground Haul Truck Operator

The Opportunity:  Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has new exciting opportunities for an UNDERGROUND Haul Truck Operator to join our team at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia.  Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Underground Haul Truck Operator is responsible for hauling and dumping ore and waste material from development and production sources. Performing the assigned tasks while meeting safety standards, targets and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability. 

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

·       Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others

·       Safe and efficient operation of underground haul trucks to meet production targets

·       Observe experienced workers to gain and increase knowledge of methods, procedures, and performance standards

·       Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre-checks on all equipment and machinery used in the day and all other required shift paperwork

·       Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor

·       Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel

·       Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment

·       Must possess AND maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience an asset

·       Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas

·       Other mine related duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Skills and Experience:

·       Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency

·       Preferred; Prior underground haul truck and/or equipment operation experience

·       The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential

·       Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions

·       Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met

·       Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills

·       Eagerness to learn and grow

Work Conditions

·       Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (alternating dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation 

·       Frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions

·       Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds

·       Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required

·       Extreme weather conditions

·       Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high 

What we offer:  Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.  We are able to offer you a wage rate of $35.33/hr.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs (Calgary, Vancouver, Kelowna or Smithers), camp accommodations and meals.  We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period.

NOTE: Selected candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.

Please tell us in your application, if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation.

Please include copies of your valid Trade Certifications and all other valid tickets you may have that are relevant to the role you are applying for.

We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.