Bus Driver

Job title:

Bus Driver

Company

Newmont

Job description

Workplace Type: OnsiteAbout NewmontAt Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.About BrucejackOur Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.DimensionsPurposeThe Bus Driver position is based out of our Knipple Camp and is responsible for safely transporting employees, contractors and guests to and from site on a radio controlled off highway resource access road. Drivers must have good communication skills both oral and written to interact with fellow drivers, maintenance team, operations team and passengers. Commitment, patience, maturity and initiative are required qualities.Essential Duties

• Drive safely, responsibly and be prepared for all road conditions.
• Respect fellow employees, and equipment
• Pre and post trip checks of the unit each time it is used, emphasis on ensuring adequate fluid levels and safe operation.
• Complete all applicable paperwork required.
• Maintain radio contact and use proper radio protocol.
• Manage passenger behavior by quickly and effectively solving problems.
• Communicate with dispatch at your scheduled time, prepared and ready to go.
• Maintain a clean and orderly shuttle bus.
• Complete, submit and communicate all pre-trips for all defects.
• Must attend required safety meetings and other training sessions.
• Report unsafe conditions and use safe work procedures.
• Educate all passengers each trip as to specific safety details of the vehicles – ie- exits, first aid kits, spill kits, seat belt usage etc.
• Report all injuries.
• Transport samples to and from other operational sites
• Cooperate with the employer through involvement in all aspects of health and safety management systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful operation of the Brucejack Mine

Training & Experience

• Minimum Class 2 with air endorsement driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract. Class 1 driver’s license preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience driving appropriately classed vehicles.
• Able to load cargo (up to 50lbs)
• Must be capable of driving a variety of lighter vehicles. Pickups, vans etc.
• Organized, punctual and reliable.
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Calm, pleasant, and helpful manner
• Demonstrates excellent driving skills and safe driving habits
• Communicates effectively with all stakeholders
• Follow OH&S regulations regarding reporting of unsafe conditions.
• Identifies and addresses unsafe conditions proactively
• Offers constructive suggestions for improvement
• Comply with applicable regulations and policies.
• Know where registration, inspection and collision reporting document papers are located.
• Make sure you are well rested.
• Driver must carry their license with them when on duty.

Working Conditions

• Must be willing to drive in extreme and varying weather conditions that may include heavy snow and rain.
• Must be able to adjust to driving in varying weather conditions snow, mud, dust, rain.
• Be able maintain high levels of performance up to and over 12-hour shifts
• Able to work in close quarters with the team.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.The expected hourly rate for this role is CA$40.18. This rate is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.For our Brucejack employees, we also offer a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support the physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing of employees. This role will be eligible for various benefits, including: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health care spending account; life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance; short-term and long-term disability; DC pension; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms, and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

Expected salary

Location

Kitimat, BC

Job date

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 02:14:02 GMT

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