Truck Operator at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

Essential Duties

• Operate and drive heavy haul trucks to transport materials.
• Remain responsible for the collection and haulage of ore from loading point to dumping destination, at the correct site locations.
• Maintain the highest level of production possible by positioning for double side loading.
• Confirm that ore and other material is properly hauled according to safety requirements.
• Verify that the material transported (i.e. ore or waste) is correct (misroute).
• Signal the Dispatcher / Supervisor if there is any material discrepancy.
• Attend all pre-shift instruction meetings.
• Communicate with and receive instruction from the Mine Operations Shift Supervisor.
• Perform pre-start inspections of truck and accessories such as tyres, lights, turn signals, and brakes.
• Inspect the truck cabin and assure that all switches are operational.
• Signal Dispatcher on the two-way communication radio to inform of any detected truck defects or issues.
• Provide hands-on assistance during hauling activities to fellow colleagues to ensure that safe work practices are followed.

Training & Experience

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Senior High School Certificate
• MINCOM Equipment Competency.
• Driver’s License E.
• General understanding of mining operations.
• General knowledge in mid-to-heavy equipment operation.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience working with Code E Vehicles in a mining and heavy industry environment.
• Experience in working within an active open pit mine is preferable.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to sit at a desk for extended periods, climb stairs, walk and stand.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the field environment is minimal. Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, high temperature hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces, extreme weather conditions.
• Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask. Incumbent occasionally has to work overtime.