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Haul Truck Trainee

  • McLeese Lake, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 18, 2026
  • 1 position

$35 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Operate haul trucks safely and efficiently to move ore and waste while adhering to all site safety policies and production targets. Maintain accurate documentation, perform pre-trip inspections, and communicate effectively with dispatch and other team members.

Job details

Position Title Haul Truck Trainee Employment Type Full-Time Organization Gibraltar Mine Location Mcleese Lake, BC Reporting Relationship Foreman, Mine Operations Salary Range $35.24 per hour ABOUT TREKOR Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Trekor Metals Limited (Trekor) is a leading North American copper producer with a robust development pipeline of minerals projects and properties in Canada and the United States. Known for seeing opportunities where other mining companies do not, Trekor has a two-decade track record of delivering value for shareholders, employees, communities where we operate, and others — from acquiring the Gibraltar Mine in BC for a single dollar and building it into Canada's second-largest copper producer, to transforming Arizona’s Florence Copper into the world's first greenfield in-situ copper recovery operation. Trekor goes Beyond Potential. For more information visit our website www.Trekormetals.com [http://www.Trekormetals.com]. ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking skilled and safety-focused Haul Truck Operators to join our open-pit mining team. As a Haul Truck Operator, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of a Komatsu 930E haul truck in a challenging open-pit environment. In this role, you will: * Operate the haul truck to move ore and waste in accordance with production requirements. Strictly follow all site safety procedures, policies, and best practices. * Complete accurate logbook entries and required documentation each shift. * Maintain constant awareness of changing ground, traffic, and weather conditions. * Work collaboratively with dispatchers, supervisors, and other team members to support safe and efficient operations. * Operate equipment effectively in all weather conditions and during both day and night shifts. * This is a 12-hour shift position that rotates between days and nights. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork while maintaining focus and productivity throughout long shifts. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES * Conducts pre-trip/walk-around safety inspections and completes daily Field Level Risk Assessments for daily activities. * Perform all haul truck activities including loading at electric rope shovels and front-end loaders, hauling and dumping & operate the haul trucks safely and efficiently to meet production targets. * Maintain operators cab cleanliness, complete documentation as required and interact with WENCO dispatch system. * Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatchers, other haul truck operators, shovel operators, dozer operators and support equipment operators. * Understand and follow all company safety policies and procedures. * Other related duties as required. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * High School Diploma or Equivalent. * Prior equipment/industry experience is an asset. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Ability to sit for up to 11 hours and to perform repetitive tasks. * Must be physically fit and able to lift 20-40 lbs. to shoulder height 2-4 times/shift. * Able to work primarily outdoors in various weather conditions. * Must possess and maintain a valid Canadian Driver’s License. THE COMMUNITY * Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities * Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball * A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking * Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities * Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues COMPENSATION At all Trekor locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs. Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Trekor website at www.Trekormetals.com/careers/ [http://www.Trekormetals.com/careers/]. Trekor is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. 1

What you’ll do

Operate haul trucks safely and efficiently to move ore and waste while adhering to all site safety policies and production targets. Maintain accurate documentation, perform pre-trip inspections, and communicate effectively with dispatch and other team members.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Canadian driver's license. The role requires physical fitness, the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, and the capacity to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • RRSP matching program
  • Vacation packages
  • Career and professional growth opportunities

Listed skills

  • Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Haul truck operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment inspection
  • Field level risk assessment
  • WENCO dispatch system
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Logbook documentation
  • Front End Loaders
  • Lifting Ability
  • Data Recording
  • Safety Procedures
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Cleanliness
  • Haul Trucks
  • Haulage
  • Operations
  • Risk Analysis
  • Softball
  • Dozer

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