Production Miner- Grader Operator

Job Opportunity

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:

Underground Production Miner (Grader Operator)

Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines.  It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario.  The recent completion of a highly automated lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production as well as strong free cash flow generation. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!

If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for safe and efficient operation heavy equipment including grader.    

Primary Responsibilities:        

• Scaling and doing travel way inspection (going to equipment and while grading roadways);
• Filling 5 point card and maintain accurate operating records, including daily work reports and equipment pre-operation logs;
• Operate grader in all roadways;
• Grading ramp (up ramp and down ramp)
• Excavating ditches with grader blade (ramp and levels)
• Removing built up material from bench
• Placement of roadbed on bench
• Assist in maintaining safe travelways for all
• Work with ramp crew in maintaining sumps
• Ability to be flexible with skills to assist in other areas of the mine when needed.
• General operational maintenance on grader and other mobile equipment used;
• Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships; and
• Provide information to cross-shift and supervisor
• Provide support to users of roadways UG
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Accreditation of basic common core and specialty modules;
• Self – motivated, ability to work alone;
• Strong Safety focus;
• 3 years plus underground mining experience is preferred;
• Preferred candidates will be proficient in the operation of heavy equipment and grader;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently.

Schedule:  5,4,4,5 rotating schedule

Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website, www.alamosgold.com and apply online under the careers’ sections.

Alamos Gold Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants however; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.