Position Title
Haul Truck Trainee
Employment Type
Full-Time
Organization
Gibraltar Mine
Location
Williams Lake, BC
Reporting Relationship
Foreman, Mine Operations
Salary Range
$33.88
About Taseko
Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world.
The Company’s foundational asset is the long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine in south-central British Columbia, for which it has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. Gibraltar is a state-of-the-art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with a 700+ person workforce. Gibraltar produces an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum each year, with mineral reserves sufficient for more than 20 years of future operations.
For more information visit our websitewww.tasekomines.com
We are seeking skilled and safety-focused Haul Truck Operators to join our open-pit mining team. As a Haul Truck Operator, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of a Komatsu 930E haul truck in a challenging open-pit environment.
In this role, you will:
Operate the haul truck to move ore and waste in accordance with production requirements.
Strictly follow all site safety procedures, policies, and best practices.
Complete accurate logbook entries and required documentation each shift.
Maintain constant awareness of changing ground, traffic, and weather conditions.
Work collaboratively with dispatchers, supervisors, and other team members to support safe and efficient operations.
Operate equipment effectively in all weather conditions and during both day and night shifts.
This is a 12-hour shift position that rotates between days and nights. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork while maintaining focus and productivity throughout long shifts.
Core Responsibilities
Education & Experience
Skills & Competencies
The Community
Compensation
At all Taseko locations, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession planning programs.
Additionally, our compensation & benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Taseko website at www.tasekomines.com/careers/ or by sending your resume and cover letter to jobs@gibraltarmine.com
Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic international mining company driven to unlock the true value of copper in North America for its investors, employees, communities, and for the complex changing world.
As a leading copper producer, Taseko recognizes and delivers enduring opportunity through developing and operating world-class copper mines and mineral properties in British Columbia and Arizona.
Taseko’s corporate strategy is to grow the company sustainably and profitably by focusing on the continued operations of the Company’s foundational asset, the Gibraltar Mine, while also developing its pipeline of high-quality advanced- stage development projects.
The long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine (75% owned) located in south-central BC, is a state-of-the-art facility that has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. It is second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, producing an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum per year, and supporting a 700+ person workforce.
Taseko is also advancing the Florence Copper project in Arizona – a near-term copper producer with an unparalleled energy, water and GHG profile per unit of production. Florence Copper is a unique ‘in-situ copper recovery’ project which, once in production, will significantly increase Taseko’s annual metal production, delivering a necessary metal our society requires for a low-carbon future.
In addition, Taseko also owns the Yellowhead copper project and the Aley niobium project providing the Company with a diverse development opportunity.
