Surface Operator

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

The Surface operator’s progression operates heavy equipment for the mine department following all safety regulations and procedures outlined by the company including Trash Trucks, Bus, 966 Fork Lift, Bull Fork, Tractor/Trailer, Telescoping Forklift, 1T 38 Tool Handler Fork Lift, Bull 45T Forklift, Tractor Broom, Dump Truck with Sander/20” Plow/Belly Blade, Snow Blowers (966 attachment and truck type), 966 Push Blade, Aircraft Deicing Truck, Road Grader, Dozer, Tractor with belly pump/water tanker/high deck trailer/20T tilt trailer.

Rotation schedule: 2 weeks onsite, 2 weeks off-site

Reporting to the Surface Crew Supervisor

• Be proficient in the operation of Trash Truck, Bus, 966 Forklift, and Bull Fork under close supervision of a trainer or a more senior Surface Operator
• Responsible for completing basic paperwork such as timesheets and walk around inspection forms and condition of equipment reports
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and have the willingness to learn and advance through the Surface Operators progression
• Communicate effectively with other operators, colleague and supervisor about assigned tasks and ensuring carryover and updates of completed tasks throughout the shift
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as complies with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog EMS training) and ensures daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
• Ensures compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advises coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months equipment operating experience
• Must have a Commercial Driver License
• Able to lift objects weighing 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Prior mining or similar experience preferred
• Strong team cooperation is required
• Ability to perform tasks with limited direction
• Work safely and follow instructions
• Willing to work outdoors with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions
• A desire to advance to higher levels in the competency development system by training and becoming proficient at specific tasks and duties in the Surface Operations department

• Access: Fly in, fly out
• Schedule:
  
  We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.