Pit Operator

Job Summary/Purpose

Promote a culture of excellence through fully implementing all HSEQ programs, demonstrating personal ownership and accountability, and supporting continuous improvement programs.

• Safely and efficiently operate loaders, haul trucks, and carry out other various duties assigned in the pit operations.

• Fully supports YST health, safety, environmental and quality programs (HSEQ) by participating in their implementation, maintenance and enforcement as well as compliance with corporate programs and policies.
• Operates trucks and loader in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operates support equipment to maintain roads, clean benches, push dump areas, sand roads, or accomplish other assigned tasks.
• Inspects equipment prior to operation, conducts pre-shift inspection, completes appropriate forms, and reports any abnormalities or malfunctions.
• Maintains accurate records, including daily production tallies, amount of downtime and any other reports that are required for assigned duties.
• Uses good judgment to ensure that vehicles are operated in accordance with road conditions and designated speed limits.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance and fuels equipment, as needed.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates efforts with operators, other pit personnel and plant to ensure a safe and efficient mining operation.
• Works closely with other equipment operators and maintenance personnel to ensure the highest equipment availability.
• Performs housekeeping duties, including ensuring that assigned equipment is clean both inside and out.
• Conducts scheduled area safety inspections on a regular basis.
• May be required to instruct or assist in the instruction of other personnel; take additional training; and/or assist with the installation, relocation and testing of equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to three years of experience operating shovels, graders, dozers, loaders, and haul trucks

• Demonstrated commitment to safety programs and safe work habits
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner, good communication skills
• Ability to properly record data and maintain records.
• Demonstrated ability within 30-day trial period to selectively mine the ore body in order to recover deficit ores, gain highest recovery of ore, and provide the sorting plant with quality crude ore.