Job Description
Job Title:  Entry Level Haul Truck Operator

Equinox Gold’s team of proven and experienced mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world-class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards. We look for individuals who want to be part of this high-functioning team and are committed to the Company’s success, just as we are dedicated to developing our people. We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer. Equinox Gold’s team of proven and experienced mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world-class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards. We look for individuals who want to be part of this high-functioning team and are committed to the Company’s success, just as we are dedicated to developing our people. We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Will be trained to operate a 200-ton haul truck (mechanical and/or electrical drives).  Mine operates 24/7 and requires 12 hour rotating shifts.  

 

KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

  • Follow company and legislated safety rules and procedures
  • Maintain good standing with company driving policy
  • Come to work able, ready and prepared to work with your Crew to meet production
  • Responsible for performing pre-op and post-op inspections on equipment daily
  • Safely move/maneuver large equipment in close proximity to other equipment, persons and physical structures without endangering themselves or others due to vision (20/40 corrected both eyes) or hearing (vocal and mechanical warnings) deficiencies
  • Maintain effective radio and hand communication
  • Keep the interior of assigned equipment and surrounding land areas free from litter
  • After sufficient training will be required to operate other pieces of mobile equipment as necessary

 

MININUM EDUCATION OR SUBSTITUTED EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • 1 to 2 years of prior work or volunteer experience operating heavy equipment, preferred but not needed. Preference given to any prior experience in trades, construction, farming industries, etc.

SKILLS:

  • Ability to understand, read and write in English
  • Current valid driver’s license with good record.  Some digital device knowledge (smartphone, pad, computer)

 

The hourly pay rate for this position starts at $21.97

  • What we bring:
  • Opportunity to grow with a world-class mining operation
  • Competitive wages / Quarterly bonus opportunity
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Paid time off

We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.