CBA - Heavy Equipment Operator IV at Parsons in Faro, Yukon, CA

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented CBA - Heavy Equipment Operator IV to join our team! In this role you will get to operate heavy and light equipment to repair, maintain, and reconfigure roadways, stockpiles, and berms including loading and unloading of rock and soil at the Faro Mine Complex.

Local Candidates preferred but open to candidates who are available on a fly-in/fly-out rotational basis.

These positions work shifts of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off with 12 hours per shift.

This role includes paid travel to and from the site as well as housing accommodations, but employees are responsible for providing their own food/meals.

This position includes membership in the United Steelworkers Local 925. The hourly wage for this position is $42.49.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Safely operate heavy equipment, including forklift (any), Skid Steer, Bobcat, Loader, Rock Truck, Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer and Grader.
• Perform haulage of vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Utilize your skills in rigging, lifting, and hoisting to safely maneuver and position heavy loads.
• Perform haulage of vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Drive and operate equipment ranging from 3 to 10 tons, including vacuum and water trucks.
• Work closely with the Water Treatment group in assisting with the placement of pumps, pipelines and other associated water conveyance equipment around site while promoting and complying with FMC safety procedures and policies.
• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance to operating procedures.
• Receive direction for the day-to-day operations work schedule.
• Do pre-& post inspections of the equipment and write/keep equipment log.
• Responsible for and/or assists in fueling and filling all the fluids in the equipment to the right level.
• Provide snow clearing services during the winter months.
• Assists in maintenance work of the equipment.
• Maintain tidiness in the equipment.
• Prepare and submit the necessary required daily reports as directed.
• Perform other functions as directed from time to time by the Maintenance Superintendent.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• At least 5 years’ operational experience in operating CAT and other surface mining, construction heavy equipment.

• Class 5 license required

• Class 1 or 3 license with air brake endorsement

• Must have rigging, lifting, and hoisting certificate

• Crane/ HIAB license

• Proficiency in operating forklift (any), Skid Steer, Bobcat, Loader, Rock Truck, Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer and Grader.

• Must be able to effectively follow and give directions.

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role including but not limited to: sit or stand for long periods of time, able to lift up to 20kg, comfortable working in various elemental conditions including rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.

• Must be able to work a variety of shifts.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• A valid Mine Rescue Certificate (surface) compatible with Yukon OHS Mine Rescue Standard (OHS, 2016) and approved by Yukon WCB, or willingness and ability to undergo training to obtain such.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

This position is a part of the Faro Mines project which is a unionized worksite and therefore governed by the Faro Union Collective Bargaining Agreement. Union membership and dues will apply.

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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