Haul Truck Operator

Oceana Gold is agrowing mid‑tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New Your Stock Exchange (NYSE). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life‑saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting a global workforce of ~ 4600 employees and contractors.

Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84 % of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

Oceana Gold’s Haile Mine is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join the team to operator a variety of haul trucks.

• Operation of haul trucks
• To ensure the haul truck is operated safely and in accordance with company procedures
• To report any operational hazards to the Supervisor
• To ensure the haul truck is operated for reliability (O 4 R)
• Operating the haul truck productively while maximizing machine life and machine performance
• Assists in mine support activities as necessary
• Perform pre‑shift inspection and document appropriately
• 12‑hour shifts, rotating schedule on days and nights

• 1 year experience operating equipment
• Willingness to work night shift
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety‑related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• HGM promotes a drug/alcohol‑free work environment including both mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing.

• Excellent problem‑solving skills with complex problems, including both definition of the problem and generation and evaluation of solutions.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills, including goal setting, group performance monitoring and the ability to modify priorities where necessary to achieve those goals.
  • The ability to decide from a range of competing options where the outcomes are not entirely predictable.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills, and the ability to convince others to cooperate and contribute.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12‑hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel‑toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.

• Competitive salary + short‑term and long‑term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401 K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to Oceana Gold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)