Project: North Mine

Rotation: 7 days on 7 days off

Shift Length: 10.5

Salary Range: $73,000 - $123,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid

Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program

Pre-employment requirement: Drug Test

Job Summary:

Scoop Operator

The primary role of the Scoop Operator is to operate a 2 yrd or 8 yrd mining equipment to load, haul and dump ore or waste from development and/or production area in a safe manner.

General:

• Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings - high level of alertness required.
• Scale back and walls as required to make the workplace safe.
• Drill holes using hand-held pneumatic drills or drill-boom mounted on bolter.
• Install or fix existing mines services such as vent tubing and pipes using various lifting equipment such as scissor trucks, chain blocks and hand tools.
• Operate large mobile equipment such as 8 yard (Scoop tram) and scissor lift (man lift),
• Receive instructions or directives from Shift Supervisors and Captain to coordinate day to day ground control requirements;
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Health and Safety:

• Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment

• Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions

• Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.

• Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.

• Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 2 years or more experience as a miner
• Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner – Common Core
• Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty Module U0010, U0012, U0024, U0028, U0081, U0082

Knowledge Required:

• Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
• Ability to multi task and work effectively
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Respectful of cultural differences