Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Title: Boomtruck Operator
ID: 620
Location
Schedule 7x7
Pay Rate$44.56
Purpose
Operate boomtruck to deliver supplies and materials to mining crews and storages underground. Support mining operations by operating other utility equipment including water and fuel cassettes.
Safety & Sustainability Expectations
- Responsible for their health and safety as well as others
- Will correct or report unsafe practices or conditions.
- Maintains a safe and healthy place to work.
- Make suggestions to improve any aspect of safety and will correct issues wherever possible.
- Will understand and follow company policies and procedures
- Learns and follows the safety rules and procedures for safe performance of the job.
Essential Job Duties
- Perform general housekeeping i.e.. storages, travel ways and removal of scrap out of mine.
- Delivery of supplies and material to crews.
- Operate water cassette and transport fuel cassette as directed by supervisor
- Must be willing to acquire haul truck training
Education, Training & Experience
- High School Diploma.
- Basic Underground Common Core (U0000, U0001, U0002 and U0012)
- U0024 Operate Utility Vehicle
- U0091 Operate Haul Truck would be an asset but not required.
- Fall arrest training
- Lifting Mechanisms
- Minimum of 12 months mining experience an asset
- Heavy machinery experience an asset
Compensation and Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
- Discretionary Site Bonus Program;
Additional Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.