Vacuum Truck Operator

Job title:

Vacuum Truck Operator

Company

Agnico Eagle Mines

Job description

INTROLocation: Detour Lake MineRotation: 7 days in / 7 days offClosing Date: October 15, 2024WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYBased at the Detour Lake Mine site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Vacuum Truck Operator to join our Process Plant Operations team reporting to the Process Plant Day Services Supervisor.Detour Lake is the second largest gold producing mine in Canada with the largest gold reserves and substantial growth potential. The open pit mine is located in northeastern Ontario, approximately 300 kilometres northeast of Timmins and 185 kilometres by road northeast of Cochrane, within the northernmost Abitibi Greenstone Belt.The mine is situated in the area of the historic Detour Lake open pit/underground mine operated by Placer Dome which produced 1.8 million ounces of gold from 1983 to 1999. The Detour Lake operation has a mine life of approximately 22 years with an average gold production of 659,000 ounces per year.Agnico Eagle Mines’ Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

The Vacuum Truck Operator will be accountable for the safe operation of the vacuum truck and ensuring a safe approach to all tasks performed.RESPONSIBILITIESYour responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the safety of the team by applying a zero harm approach to all tasks performed;
• Operate vacuum units and associated equipment in a safe manner;
• Ensuring proper load securement of hoses and other equipment;
• Responsible for transporting, loading and offloading fluids at various locations;
• Completing operational inspections and housekeeping in designated sections of the plant;
• Assist with preparing and cleaning equipment for maintenance personnel;
• Assist with the Day Services team from time-to-time;
• Ensuring any safety issues are remedied and/or promptly reported to shift supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONSOur ideal candidate has:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED;
• DZ License;
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience operating a Vacuum Truck;
• Experience working in an industrial plant setting is considered an asset;
• Strong knowledge of various vacuum units and their proper operation;
• Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions;
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment with ability to lift 50lbs or more;
• Willingness to learn and demonstrate potential to develop;
• Good verbal and listening skills;
• Motivated, reliability and enjoy working as part of a team.

Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Together, we are building a world-class gold mine and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team. All of our team members are rewarded with a competitive benefits package and on-the-job perks, including:

• Competitive salary
• Travel Allowance
• Group benefits package
• Training and learning opportunities

Should you be the successful candidate for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources Department to schedule an interview.

Expected salary

Location

Cochrane, ON

Job date

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:45:53 GMT

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