Vacuum Truck Operator

2 weeks ago


Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, Canada St Barbara Atlantic Operations Full time

We are St Barbara.

A growing gold company with a global outlook. We're an Australian based, ASX 200 company with gold mining operations in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to be a brilliant, global mining company that grows sustainably and creates enduring, positive impacts.
Our Atlantic Operations Touqouy mine site is located an hour outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Situated in Canada's Ocean Playground, it's no surprise that Nova Scotian's quality of life is second to none.

Whether you prefer sandy beaches and coastal cliffs, or the culture and energy of city life, you're never far from either.

Halifax is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and has been rated by Maclean's Magazine as Canada's best place to live and work.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people.

We're going through a period of significant change and have gained real momentum in transforming our business so that, together, we can build a brilliant future.

We're looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build brilliance with us.

We are currently seeking a
Vacuum Truck Operator to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position with our Atlantic Operations based at our Touquoy mine.

Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, the Vacuum Truck Operator is responsible for performing heavy manual labour duties to assist in the preparation of crushing, milling, and tailings activities.

The Vacuum Truck Operator's duties will encompass responsibility for safely performing the basic tasks required to maintain targeted ore feed to the mill, targeted runtime on the crushing circuit, clean and maintain the mill yard and conveyors, manual labour duties, minor maintenance on equipment, and other duties as assigned.


The Opportunity:

  • When not using equipment the Hydrovac Truck will clean up with the use of mobile equipment, shovels, wheel barrels, water hoses, pickaxes, jack hammers, rakes, and etcetera. This could be for periods for 12 hours if deemed necessary by the shift supervisor.
  • Full understanding of the operation of Hydrovac Truck equipment, and basic maintenance.
  • Operate Hydrovac Truck as required for the purposes of maintaining integrity and logistics, perform other duties such as cleanup, mobilization and general maintenance of the equipment.
  • Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment.
  • Effectively operate any given mill process circuit to achieve defined operating parameters.
  • Properly document all Company, Federal, Provincial and Customer paperwork as required by law and/or established policy in a clear and legible manner.
  • Work individually and as a team.
  • Completing daily preoperational and postoperational inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure safe operations and operational performance.
  • Performing routine cleanup, housekeeping, and maintenance of facilities, equipment.
  • Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
  • Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions with mínimal supervision.
  • Dependability in attendance required.
  • Mechanically inclined, and willingness to undertake minor equipment maintenance tasks.
  • Hydrovac Truck cleanup.
  • Equipment cleanup.
  • Hose installation and maintenance.
  • Being aware of surroundings at all times.
  • Using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
  • Performing other duties to assist as assigned.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

  • A personal commitment to behavior consistent with St Barbara's Values including honesty and integrity, respect, working together, delivering to promise and striving to do better.
  • Five years of Hydrovac Truck experience.
  • Behaviour consistent with St Barbara's Values.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Current unencumbered Class 5 Driver's Licence.
  • Well versed in industrial or mill site protocols, rules and code of conduct is an asset.
  • Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks requiring the use of independent judgment and action.
  • Willingness to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to operate Hydrovac Truck and other mobile equipment in a safe and responsible manner
  • Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and supervisors to ensure that projects are completed properly.
  • Possess basic written and oral communication skills.
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