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Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC currently has positions available for permanent, full-time heavy equipment operators at the Estevan Mine. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy duty equipment in a coal mining environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of a heavy equipment operator include, but are not limited to:
- Operating heavy duty equipment in compliance with company policies and safety procedures;
- Safely achieving productivity targets;
- Performing routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment;
- Maintaining a clean and safe cab;
- Completing required documentation; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 diploma or GED;
- Ability to work 12-hour shift rotations (days and nights);
- Demonstrate the skills and judgment necessary to safely and effectively operate equipment in a variety of terrain, positions, and various weather conditions; and
- Display a good understanding of the fundamentals of ground control and hazards associated with working on slopes, spoil material, near highwalls and during hours of darkness.
This position currently follows a 28-day shift rotation working day and night shifts from 7:00 to 7:00. The shift rotation is: 3 days, 2 off, 2 nights, 3 off, 2 days, 2 off, 3 nights, 2 off, 2 days, 3 off, 2 nights, 2 off.
The Estevan Mine is located approximately 12 km from the city of Estevan and 16 km from the town of Bienfait. The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own accommodations and transportation.