Heavy Equipment Operator

Graphite One (Alaska) Inc. is hiring heavy equipment operators to support exploration activities at its Graphite Creek Project in western Alaska. Successful candidates will operate a Komatsu 290 excavator and rock hammer, and/or Cat D6N high-track dozer to establish access roads and trails that support diamond drilling. The successful candidate will help pioneer a system of drill trails from the Graphite Creek Camp to drill sites. These trails will be located on gentle to steeply rising side hill terrain.

Transportation to and from the site will be paid. Room and meals will be provided in the camp. Access to the camp is commercial airlines to Nome, Alaska followed by helicopter to the project site.

All Graphite One (Alaska) Inc camps, including the Nome Camp, are drug and alcohol-free facilities. Graphite One has a zero-tolerance policy for the possession of or job performance under the influence of any drug, including marijuana, or alcohol.

The position reports to the Project Manager.

The position is anticipated to last from early June to late September depending on weather conditions.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times where prescribed.

• Regularly inspect the workplace and equipment for safety and housekeeping issues

• Evaluate job risks and know how to exercise Stop-Work-Authority until risks are mitigated

• Complete Job Hazard Assessments for all work tasks where required

• Comply with all Graphite One site safety and company policies and procedures

• Participate in daily toolbox / safety meetings

• Report all leaks and spills

• Conduct pre-shift inspections of equipment

• Operate hydraulic excavators and/or tracked dozers in a remote mountainous environment on steep sidehill terrain

• Operate an excavator mounted rock hammer

• Operate equipment while skidding diamond drill skids between holes

• Operate equipment to move snow in the early part of the season

• Complete other general excavation work to support camp activities

• Fuel and prepare the equipment for the next shift

• Operate in a safe, efficient manner

• Communicate respectfully with all camp employees, contractors, and consultants

The position will operate 12 hours per day on a 20 day on / 10 days off rotation.

• Proficient in the operation of bulldozers and/or excavators.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience with at least three being in steep terrain

• Vocational training/certification for similar equipment types is a positive, but not required

• Valid driver's license

• Willingness to work in a remote camp site

• Ability to operate and walk in steep terrain

• Adaptable to change

• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, contractors, and consultants

• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision

• Eligible to work in the United States