Hydraulic Excavator Operator

WHO WE ARE

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TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We currently have a great job opportunity for an experienced Hydraulic Excavator Operator to join our Centralia Mine team. Reporting directly to the Mine Supervisor, at the Compliance Heavy Equipment Operator you are responsible for executing the Mine compliance reclamation plan put forth by Engineering, including site prep, construction and repairing of slopes, ditches, roads

Other position details:

• Governed by the Collective Agreement between TransAlta and the IUOE (Local 612-B)

• Follows a Monday to Thursday, 10 hr work schedule (subject to change based on business needs)

• Hourly rate of $36.91 with eligibility for overtime, as required

• Safety-sensitive position therefore successful completion of pre-employment testing is a condition of employment

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible to improve availability and the effective use of resources by:

• Regularly work 10-hour days (current job schedule is 10 - hour days, Monday through Thursday.

• Ability to communicate clearly

• Ability to hear clearly (corrected or uncorrected)

• Must possess good visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected)

• Ability to understand and follow mine safety and mine production policies and procedures

• Must be able to consistently work in safe manner

• Regularly maneuver steps to mount and dismount all sizes of dozers

• Occasional lifting of 30-40 lbs

• Must be able to attend job reliably

• Ability to work in extreme mining conditions.

• Must be able to utilize, change files on the Computer Assisted Earthwork System. (C.A.E.S.)

• Must have the skills to build flat bottom contour ditches, V - contour ditches.

• Must be able to read grade stakes.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Driving experience on large industrial trucks

• Dozer ,Excavator and Articulating Dump truck experience a plus

• Good safety attitude

• Good communicator

• Team player

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.