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Job summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is primarily responsible for driving trucks and operating heavy machinery at the mine site. They must also perform equipment inspections before and after shifts while adhering to strict safety standards.

Job details

Heavy Equipment Operator Class 3 Temporary long term unionized position Position to fill 8 Code MI26-56 Hourly rate 42,51$ Deadline to apply October 9, 2026 The work location is at Nunavik and the normal work schedule is on a rotation of 6 weeks: 3 weeks worked (77 hours per week, 7 days a week) followed by 3 weeks for rest. Privileges & benefits * Competitive remuneration, coupled with additional benefits such as bonuses, as well as a comprehensive range of social benefits including group insurance, a generous retirement plan, telemedicine, the PAEF, and many more. * Enriching and stimulating learning opportunities. * A friendly, committed, and collaborative working environment. Future challenges Reporting to the Civil Wors Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator 3, primarily a truck driver, will also occasionally be required to operate the heavy machinery used at the mine. * He carries out his tasks while adhering to current safety standards (road safety and health and safety). * He is responsible for inspecting his equipment before and after his shift. * If necessary, he performs any other tasks requested by his supervisor. Profile required * Having Have worked at least 4000 hours as a heavy machinery operator. * Must be capable of operating at least 2 of the following equipment: Loader 966, compact loader, dozer D3 and D6, an articulated dump truck 35T, a 40T mine truck, a 75T mine truck. * Possession of a general explosives permit is mandatory. * Has successfully completed a heavy equipment course or has experience deemed equivalent. * Due to frequent interactions with French-speaking team members, bilingualism (French/English) is an asset that facilitates and enhances our internal communications. Skills sought * Working within a diverse and multicultural team. * Demonstrating autonomy, dynamism, positivity, respect, teamwork, and versatility. * Having the ability to work under pressure while maintaining good interpersonal relationships. The masculine is used for the sole purpose of lightening the text and designates both the feminine and the masculine. Only the selected candidates for an interview will be called.

What you’ll do

The Heavy Equipment Operator is primarily responsible for driving trucks and operating heavy machinery at the mine site. They must also perform equipment inspections before and after shifts while adhering to strict safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4000 hours of experience operating heavy machinery and be proficient in at least two specific types of equipment. A general explosives permit and completion of a heavy equipment course or equivalent experience are mandatory.

Benefits

• Group insurance • Retirement plan • Telemedicine • Employee assistance program • Bonuses • Learning opportunities

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Heavy equipment operation
• Truck driving
• Equipment inspection
• Safety compliance
• Road safety
• Health and safety
• Loader operation
• Dozer operation
• Articulated dump truck operation
• Mine truck operation
• Teamwork
• Autonomy
• Versatility
• Interpersonal skills
• Truck Driving
• Positivity
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Articulated Hauler
• Heavy Equipment
• French Language
• Internal Communications
• Safety Standards
• Telehealth
• Dozer

Job areas

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• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Energy
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