LaPrairie Group Looking for Equipment Operator (Dozer/Excavator) at Dawson, YT Full Time

Fine Gold Resources is a precious metals mining company operating in the Yukon. We operate on a seasonal basis from March to October and are looking for qualified workers to join our dynamic team to run heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, conveyors, haul trucks, and wash plants.

We are preparing for the new season and are in search of Dozer and/or Excavator Equipment Operator.

This position is best suited for individuals who enjoy working hard for half the year and playing hard for the rest of it. Typically, our employees work through the Yukon warmer months and travel south for the winter.
We provide accommodations and meals at our on-site camp and offer a highly competitive compensation package.

We would welcome your spouse or partner to join you and will do our best to find appropriate work for them as well.

This is a 24/7 operation with two shifts each day. During time off employees may stay on the site or venture to Dawson city for some time away.

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Duties will include the following: *

• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance to operating procedures.
• Receive direction from the mine supervisor for the day-to-day operations work schedule.
• Do pre-& post inspection check-up of the equipment and write/keep equipment log.
• Responsible for and/or assists in fueling and filling all the fluids in the equipment to the right level.
• Assists in maintenance work of the equipment.
• Maintain tidiness in the equipment.
• Prepare and submit the necessary required daily reports as directed.
• Perform other functions as maybe directed from time to time.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years’ operational experience in operating Dozer and/or Excavator equipment.
• Experience with mining specific equipment would be considered an asset.
• Familiar maintenance of mining equipment.
• Physically fit to do manual labour and heavy lifting

Job Type: Full-time