Dozer Operator Jobs in Geraldton, Ontario, Canada
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Geraldton, Ontario, Canada
About the role
The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with five operating mines in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Dozer Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Dozer Operator is responsible for safely and productively operating tracked Dozers varying in operating weight.
Key Responsibilities
Operate the dozer in a safe and efficient way in accordance with all relevant legislation, company policies and procedures. Monitor gauges, and other indicators to ensure the dozer is working properly, report discrepancies to dispatch. Perform field level risk assessments. Maintain a high level of housekeeping as well as lubricating and refilling all fluids as required. Use two-way-radio, horn, and light signals to communicate with other operators and ensure safety. Use the dozer according to operating practices to push and place materials such as overburden, sand, gravel, blasted rock, and snow. Build pads, build roads, prep drill patterns, rip & maintain pit floors, support loading units as well as perform shovel clean ups.
Required Experience And Skill Set
2+ years of experience operating a dozer at a mine site.
Job Conditions
Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently. Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Able to read, understand, and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. Good verbal and written communication skills. Takes initiative and works independently. Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment. Willing to perform repetitive tasks. This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.
Certifications
Valid driver's license. Heavy Equipment Operator training or related experience required. Ontario Surface Common Core training is an asset.
Education
Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.
Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The salary range for this position is from $97,447.00 to $103,682.00.
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About Equinox Gold Corp.
Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operating entirely in the Americas. The Company has eight operating gold mines in the Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil and a path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production by advancing a pipeline of expansion projects. Equinox Gold’s common shares are listed on the TSX and the NYSE American under the trading symbol EQX. Further information about Equinox Gold’s portfolio of assets and long-term growth strategy is available at www.equinoxgold.com or by email at ir@equinoxgold.com.