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THIESS Haul Truck Operator in COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah

ABOUT THIESS

Started in Australia in 1933, Thiess is a more than 85-year-old, enduring company. Today, we're a $4 billion world-class, global organization, specializing in sustainable resources solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering and technology consulting. With 12,000 employees and growing, our workforce has the skills, experience, and resourcefulness to realize opportunities, respond to project challenges, optimize solutions and bring lasting value to our clients. 

We're currently embarking on an exciting journey to a more sustainable future, as we rise to the challenges of climate risk and opportunities abounding in the global energy transition. We recognize the world needs mined commodities to achieve the economic, social and environmental transformation it desires. But, the world also needs mining to reset for the future.

North America is an important part of that future, and we're thrilled to introduce our business, and our unique approach to contract mining, to Salt Lake City and the surrounding Intermountain West region. 

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ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for individuals who have at least one year of experience driving 100-ton Haul Trucks (or larger) to support our mining team on our project site near *Leadville, Colorado. *

When you join our team as a haul truck operator, you will be expected to primarily run Liebherr and Caterpillar mining haul/dump trucks alongside other heavy mining equipment in an open-cut mining environment in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner. With the opportunity to advance into additional operations support equipment.

This role will be 7 - 12hour rotating shifts then 7 days off.  Thiess will cover the cost of travel (fly-in, fly -out), hotel accommodations and daily per diem. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Under direct supervision, the Haul Truck Operator performs earthmoving and support duties in a Mining environment
  • Job tasks to include Pre/post trip inspections, fueling of truck and related duties
  • Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability, or operations
  • Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing PPE 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS

  • Preferred experience with both Electric and Mechanical Haul Trucks
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results within a team environment with minimal supervision at times
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • High level of attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
  • The ability to work in a team environment

  • Ability and willingness to work different schedule on site based on project needs  

     

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of One year experience operating a 100-ton Haul Truck or larger
  • Work with other project employees to meet the project's safety, environment, and production targets
  • Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess is required

  • Must be fluent in the English language

     

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Able to lift 50 pounds  
  • Able to live and work at high altitudes (12,000 ft. elevation) for a week at a time  
  • Able to work in extreme winter conditions with temperatures regularly below zero degrees Fahrenheit  
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time, walk long distances, and climb ladders  
  • Able to work for extended 12-hour shifts  
  • No auditory or visual impairments restricting the ability to see distances while d riving and clearly discern auditory and visual alerts/alarms (not including color blindness)  
  • Quick response/reaction times  
  • Arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity 

EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

     

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe everyday: employees, families, and societ . We are committed to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of illness. Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious illnesses.
  • Work schedule: 7 on / 7 off, rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)

  • Fly in / Fly Out (FIFO) -- Preference for a candidate who lives near Denver, Colorado

     

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

 If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

 As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Thiess is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at +1 (801) 300-1909. 

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