Surface Equipment Operator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska.

📋 Description

• Operate a variety of heavy and light surface equipment to uphold surface conditions, roadways, and site amenities such as the dry stack.

• Unload delivery trucks from tractor trailers while understanding equipment load limits and load charts.

• Safely and efficiently drive haul trucks, loaders, excavators, graders, dozers, forklifts, bobcats, fuel wagons, water trucks, and small loaders.

• Provide fuel to static equipment such as heaters.

• Construct and maintain surface haul roads, laydown areas, and parking lots.

• Build and sustain the dry stack facility.

• Transport mineralized ore and waste between mining and processing sites.

• Continuously assess scheduled tasks to identify potential improvements.

• Carry out safety activities in line with Company policy and MSHA regulations, including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.

• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in all work environments.

• Perform additional duties as required.

• Report directly to the Surface Operations Supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.

• Proven experience operating small and heavy equipment within a construction or mining setting.

• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to enhanced procedures and practices.

• Knowledge of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act and its regulations.

• Must pass a background check and a post-offer physical examination.

• Willingness to work a 28-day on, 14-day off rotating schedule, with shifts up to 12 hours a day or longer at a remote campsite.

• Capability to work in extreme and fluctuating weather conditions, including dust, mud, varying noise levels, different light conditions, artificial lighting, and confined spaces.

• Employees must reside on-site at the company-provided camp during their work rotation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent position with an extended mine-life, ensuring job security.

• Competitive remuneration package that includes bonuses.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage.

• 401k retirement savings plan.

• Paid leave benefits.

• Continuous development opportunities and career growth within a company that is dedicated to investing in its workforce.

• Camp facilities offering dining services, a games room, exercise and weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms.

• Dormitory rooms equipped with a landline phone, excellent Wi-Fi, and cable TV.

• Cell service is accessible through Wi-Fi.

• Company-provided bus transportation to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.