Sand Truck Operator

Sand Truck Operator Eagle River Mine, Near Wawa, ON (Mine Site) Company Information Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer. The Eagle River Mine site has a tight-knit team where everyone knows each other and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. It is a hands-on, fast paced environment where work feels impactful and you can see the results of your contributions quickly. There are many long-tenured employees and a lot of site pride. The mine is located a short drive from Wawa, deep in the forest where it is scenic and quiet. It is a real ‘boots on the ground’ setting. Team members reside in a camp environment and typically work on rotations, depending on the position. The camp offers excellent food, a sauna/gym, recreational room and the opportunity to stay connected with family and friends. Hourly Rate: $42.35 See below for a summary of Wesdome’s comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. About the Opportunity The successful candidate will be responsible for snow and ice removal, sanding, material hauling, dust control, and general haul road maintenance. The Sand Truck Operator will also support road construction, rehabilitation, drainage, reclamation, and material movement activities across the site while working closely with other heavy equipment operators and site personnel. This is a hands-on position requiring a strong commitment to safety, equipment care, and maintaining safe road conditions in a dynamic mining environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions and responding to changing site and operational requirements. About YOU – You Belong Here! You are a safety-focused and dependable heavy truck operator with experience operating equipment in a mining, construction, forestry, or industrial environment. You take pride in operating equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining your equipment, and identifying potential hazards before they become a concern. You bring strong situational awareness and understand the importance of maintaining safe road conditions, visibility, berms, signage, and traffic controls in an active mine environment. You are comfortable working independently while also collaborating with graders, dozers, excavators, loaders, and other site personnel to support road maintenance and construction activities. Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Job Duties * Operate a Kenworth T880 equipped with front plow, wing plow, and sanding systems * Remove snow and ice from haul roads, pit access roads, parking areas, fuel stations and site infrastructure * Apply sand and traction materials to haul roads, ramps, intersections, and high-risk travel areas. * Monitor road conditions and identify hazards including drifting snow, icy surfaces, reduced visibility, and shoulder deterioration. * Maintain safe road widths and visibility of berms, signage, and traffic controls. * Operate the T880 truck for hauling gravel, sand, aggregate, ore, waste rock, and other site materials as required. * Assist with road construction, road rehabilitation, and haul road maintenance projects. * Perform dust control activities on haul roads and work areas. * Transport materials for roadbuilding, drainage, and reclamation projects. * Assist graders, excavators, dozers, and loaders during road maintenance and construction activities. * Support stockpile management and material movement throughout the mine site. * Perform general labour and site support duties as assigned by supervision. * Conduct pre-operational and post-operational inspections of equipment. * Complete logbooks, inspection reports, and safety documentation. * Report equipment defects, road hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses. * Perform basic servicing, fueling, lubrication, and housekeeping of assigned equipment. * Follow all mine-site policies, procedures and safety regulations. Qualifications and Experience * Valid Class AZ Driver’s License. * 3-5 years of heavy equipment operator training, sand truck operation and/or relevant experience. * Experience operating heavy trucks in mining, construction, forestry or industrial environments. * Experience hauling aggregate, ore, gravel, sand, or similar materials considered an asset. * Knowledge of winter road maintenance and snow removal practices. * Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, overtime and emergency call-outs. * Familiarity with mine-site traffic management plans and radio communication protocols. Working Conditions / Schedule Location: Eagle River Mine Shift / Hours of Work: 12-hour shifts, Days/Nights Schedule / Rotation: 7 days on, 7 days off Type of Hire: Permanent, Full-Time Existing vacancy: Yes Other Information: To learn more and for additional details about “Why Work with Us” and “Life at Wesdome”, please visit www.wesdome.com [http://www.wesdome.com] > People and Careers. About our Total Compensation Package Our total compensation package is more than just a great salary. We have established a comprehensive program that takes care of both you and your family that includes: Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package includes: * Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications * Employee share purchase plan * Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short-term disability coverage begins after 3 months) * Healthcare spending account * Wellness benefit as an annual incentive * RRSP matching * Training, development and education supports * Travel allowances PLUS… * Programs to support the long-term well being of our team members (i.e. Employee Assistance Program) * Mental Health Awareness Month * Family Day & Annual Holiday events * Local community partnerships Apply Online at Wesdome.com > People & Careers > Join our Team – Current Opportunities Wesdome prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Wesdome uses artificial intelligence (AI) supported technology as part of its recruitment, screening and evaluation processes that are performed by real people. Wesdome is committed to accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations, please contact us at [email protected] [[email protected]] In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”), Wesdome is committed to hosting and maintaining an accessible environment. To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome. 7/7

The Sand Truck Operator is responsible for snow and ice removal, sanding, and general haul road maintenance to ensure safe site conditions. They also assist with material hauling, road construction, and support other heavy equipment operators in daily mining activities.

Candidates must hold a valid Class AZ Driver’s License and possess 3-5 years of relevant heavy equipment operating experience. Familiarity with winter road maintenance practices and the ability to work rotating shifts in a mining environment are required.

• Employee share purchase plan • Extended health and dental coverage • Healthcare spending account • Wellness benefit • RRSP matching • Training, development and education supports • Employee assistance program

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• Heavy equipment operation
• Sand truck operation
• Snow removal
• Ice removal
• Haul road maintenance
• Dust control
• Material hauling
• Equipment inspection
• Safety documentation
• Radio communication
• Traffic management
• Road construction
• Equipment maintenance
• Situational awareness
• Monitoring Road Conditions
• Plowing
• Snow Removal
• Valid Driver's License
• Lubrication
• Materials Transport
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mental Health
• Management
• Housekeeping
• Communications Protocols
• Heavy Equipment
• Training And Development
• Disabilities
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Forestry
• Road Traffic Controls

• Trades
• Transportation
• Construction
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Truck Operator
• Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
• Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine