Job Description

OceanaGold’s Haile Mine is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join the team to operator a variety of haul trucks.

• Operation of haul trucks
• To ensure the haul truck is operated safely and in accordance with company procedures
• To report any operational hazards to the Supervisor
• To ensure the haul truck is operated for reliability (O4R)
• Operating the haul truck productively while maximizing machine life and machine performance
• Communication via 2-way radio
• Assists in mine support activities as necessary
• Perform pre-shift inspection and document appropriately
• 12-hour shifts, rotating schedule on days and nights

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience operating equipment
• Willingness to work night shift
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• HGM promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment including both mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Full time position working in the stable gold mining industry.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more.

• Monthly paid training available and professional development.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork.

• Great residential location, close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and the sea.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12 hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.