Job Description

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

5,5,4 Day Shift Rotation working 11 or 12 hours per shift

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent, under the direction of a Supervisor, is responsible for the safe and productive operation of various heavy equipment for the purpose of land reclamation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operation of heavy equipment - primarily haul truck (wiggle wagon) and dozer as well as wheel loader, excavator and grader. Maintain a minimum operating standard. Complete a minimum of one hazard assessment daily. Perform pre-start and shutdown checks. Haul/handle topsoil, subsoil, etc. as required. Minor servicing of heavy equipment, i.e.; grease, lube, fuel. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote a "safety first" attitude. Personal actions comply with all safety rules, procedures and regulations. Take 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 scheduled 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. Previous experience operating heavy equipment - at minimum haul trucks and dozers. * Previous operating experience in a mountain mining environment will be considered an asset.