Open Pit Heavy Equipment Operator
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Use heavy equipment experience to support safe mine development at Alamos Gold's Island Gold District near Dubreuilville, Ontario. Operate face shovels during 12-hour shifts on a 7-on, 7-off rotation.
This operator role reports to the Mine Operations Supervisor and focuses on safe, efficient, productive equipment operation. Duties may include slope grooming, sub-grade excavation, rolling, snow removal, grubbing, and material handling. The successful candidate understands risk assessments, equipment inspections, operational logbooks, and planned production targets. Three to five years of face shovel experience, preferably in an open pit mine, is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate face shovels and other assigned equipment
- Perform excavating, grading, trenching, and backfilling tasks
- Complete pre-operation and post-operation circle checks
- Record equipment information in required logbooks
- Maintain performance through extended shifts and changing needs
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid G class driver's license
- Three to five years of face shovel operation
- Ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines
- Ability to promote Health and Safety practices
Apply heavy equipment operation, production focus, and safety discipline to open pit mining at Island Gold District.