GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent, under the direction of a Supervisor, is responsible for the secure and productive operation of various heavy equipment for the purpose of land reclamation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with the company polices, site regulations and safety procedures.
- Maintain a minimum operating standard.
- Complete a minimum of one hazard assessment daily.
- Conduct a thorough pre- and post-shift equipment inspection to assess equipment condition and ensure operational readiness.
- Haul/handle topsoil, subsoil, etc. as required and adjust equipment operation based on ground conditions and material handling requirements.
- Monitor equipment performance and promptly report any deficiencies, abnormal sounds or odors, or indicators of mechanical issues.
- Minor servicing of heavy equipment, i.e.; grease, lube, fuel.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Promote a “safety first” attitude.
- Personal actions comply with all safety rules, procedures and regulations.
- Take proactive measures to improve safety.
- Effectively communicates Safety, Health & Environmental hazards to crew members and notifies the Supervisor immediately.
- Ensure that hazardous waste is properly handled and stored.




- Follow proper reporting procedures when reporting an incident to appropriate management levels.
- Attend scheduled crew safety meetings.
- Ensure that the hazard assessment/ FLRA’s are completed at reasonably practicable intervals to prevent the development of unsafe and unhealthy working conditions, when a new work process is introduced, when a work process or operation changes, or before the construction of a new work site.
- Assess a work site with team members and identify existing or potential hazards before work begins at the work site; and prepare a report of the results of a hazard assessment and the methods used to control or eliminate the hazards identified.
- Display a positive attitude in words and actions relative to Safety, Health and Environmental matters.
- Report any safety incidents that are witnessed or involved in.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- The incumbent will be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- The incumbent will hold a valid Class 5 driver's license.
- The incumbent will have previous experience operating heavy equipment – at minimum haul trucks and dozers.
- Previous operating experience in a mountain mining environment will be considered an asset.

The shift schedule is a 5,5,4 dayshift rotation; working 11 hours per shift

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (Obed)
🏢 Westmoreland Mining
📍 Obed