Crusher Operator

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a
**greener**,
**smarter** and
**healthier** world. At Lafarge Canada Inc.,
**safety** comes first,
**collaboration** matters and
**diversity** is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually
**make our materials better.**

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:
Reporting to the Aggregates Production Lead Hand, the Crusher Operator is responsible for overseeing daily field operations, and coordinating with crushing crews, truckers, QC, and sub-contractors. The Crusher Operator is also responsible for ensuring high-quality material is produced to required specifications, completed safely, on time, on budget, and in compliance with mining and environmental regulations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Strong familiarity with crushers, screeners, conveyors, loaders and other associated Aggregate and or mobile heavy equipment.
- Maintenance of the equipment being operated.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must be willing to work in adverse weather, possibly night shift and out of town work, overtime and weekends if required. Job involves shift work and weekend work throughout the year.
- Controlling conveyors, panel boards, pumps, gauges, and dials to ensure maximum efficiency and consistency of materials being generated.
- Create and foster a positive work culture, and set clear expectations of crews for safety and production.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and lead by example.
- Schedule running and major repair work on Crusher, screeners, loaders, and all other pit-related equipment.
- Endeavor to maximize equipment and tool purpose as well as confirm equipment and tools are in compliant working condition.
- Ability to work under pressure and resolve conflict and interpersonal issues of the crew.
- Act in a courteous manner in order to project a positive company image.
- Must be able to communicate well with co-workers.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experienced in a variety of equipment operations for crushing, and mining.
- Maintain a clean and efficient crushing operation and work environment.
- Willing to learn and take direction.
- Ensure mining and environmental standards are met and adhered to from both the applicable governing bodies and Lafarge requirements.
- Responsible for accurate and timely entry of labour, equipment, and production information.
- Follow and adhere to all the Company’s safety procedures and directives.
- Engage with all levels of employees, ensuring personnel are actively seeking solutions to identified risks.

Qualifications:

- Must have a valid driver’s license with a preference given to those holding a class 3 with air, or higher.
- Computer experience is preferred but not essential.
- Experience working in a gravel crushing operation and on heavy equipment (loader, excavator) would be an asset. Minimum of 5 years crushing experience preferably with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- High School Graduate preferred, but not mandatory.

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Experience working with gravel processing jaws, cones, and screens
- Experience with rubber tired loaders and excavators is an asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Strong team player with a positive attitude

**You will also demonstrate**:

- A positive and proactive attitude towards teamwork and safety.
- Foster development and growth in workforce and encourage cross training.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Effective organizational, time management and analytical skills.
- Self-motivated and can work with mínimal supervision.

**_ As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required._**

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are
**passionate**, driven by
**curiosity** and keen to
**grow**,
**learn, develop** and
**thrive** in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.