Truck Driver

Project: North Mine

Rotation: 7 days on 7 days off

Shift Length: 10.5

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:

The primary role of the Truck Driver is to haul and dump broken ore and waste from development or production headings.

General:

• Refuels, check coolant and engine and hydraulic oils, lubricate all points and complete standard daily check forms and drive equipment to and from work area
• Visually inspect, sounds, scales and washes down work area, if required
• Operates and controls truck for loading, hauling and dumping
• Loads transports and unloads tools, equipment, mining supplies, explosives and blasting supplies, scrap, etc., if required
• Performs minor repairs such as tightening bolts, fittings, etc.
• Completes daily log books on equipment and submits written and verbal reports to supervisor
• Reports progress and any unusual occurrences to supervisor
• Keeps working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
• 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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Basic literacy (read, write, basic math) required

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience running heavy equipment machinery (in mining industry - preferred)
• Experience operating 45 ton trucks
• Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic (or other provincial equivalent)
• Required Speciality Module: U0091 (preferred)

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