Scoop Operator - North Mine

Redpath Mining
Greater Sudbury, ON

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Life insurance

Skills

Workplace hazardous materials information systems
High school diploma or GED

Full job description

Project: North Mine
Rotation: 7 days on 7 days off
Shift Length: 10.5
Salary Range: $73,000 - $123,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid
Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program
Pre-employment requirement: Drug Test

Job Summary:

Scoop Operator

The primary role of the Scoop Operator is to operate a 2 yrd or 8 yrd mining equipment to load, haul and dump ore or waste from development and/or production area in a safe manner.

General:

Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings - high level of alertness required.
Scale back and walls as required to make the workplace safe.
Drill holes using hand-held pneumatic drills or drill-boom mounted on bolter.
Install or fix existing mines services such as vent tubing and pipes using various lifting equipment such as scissor trucks, chain blocks and hand tools.
Operate large mobile equipment such as 8 yard (Scoop tram) and scissor lift (man lift),
Receive instructions or directives from Shift Supervisors and Captain to coordinate day to day ground control requirements;
Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner

Health and Safety:

Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.
Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area.

Education and Work Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
2 years or more experience as a miner
Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner – Common Core
Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty Module U0010, U0012, U0024, U0028, U0081, U0082

Knowledge Required:

Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
Ability to multi task and work effectively
Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
Respectful of cultural differences

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