Hydrovac & Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the site hydrovac unit
• Equipment operation includes: water truck, vacuum truck (w/ standard transmission) and IT28 wheel loader
• May be required to operate D8/9 dozer and 988 loader
• Perform routine inspection of assigned equipment, keep equipment clean and in working order
• Monitor pumping activities and maintain flows to the separation unit and water cannon
• Assist with pond cleaning and separation unit operations as needed
• Move and restack recovered pond solids as needed
• Clean out vac truck tanks, ore bins and other tanks as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Residents of Saskatchewans North (RSN) applicants will be given preference
• Possess Grade 12 or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in mining, oilfield or construction industry is required
• Previous training and experience (e.g. excavation, line location) with hydrovac truck is required
• Experience on 988 loader, D8 dozer and 777 haul trucks is preferred
• Experience working in remote or industrial locations is considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 or Class 5 Northern Restricted drivers license is required

o    1A license is an asset

• Must be able to work independently and be self-sufficient in the field
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be able to operate a standard transmission
• This position is physically demanding.  The successful candidate must be able to conduct moderate levels of physical labor

Work Location & Schedule

• McClean Lake mine site
• 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule
• Flights from Saskatoon, room & board onsite covered by Orano Canada
• Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required