Operator, Equipment Operator

  • Boost your knowledge and skills by joining an established organization
  • Professional development within the organization
  • Receive an hourly rate between $-$, based on knowledge and experience, and plus top-notch benefits
  • Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerras vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors. 

For more information, please see our website

About Thompson Creek Mine

The Thompson Creek Mine is a primary, surface molybdenum mine and mill located approximately 48 kilometres southwest of the town of Challis in Idaho’s Custer County.

In operations since , the mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods with large electric-powered shovels that can each move up to 100,000 tons of waste rock and ore per day.

Thompson Creek Mine promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a Operator, Equipment Operator to join our Thompson Creek team. 

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Perform pre-shift/pre-operation on mining equipment.
  • Perform minor maintenance checks on the equipment, including fluid and tire checks.
  • Maintain equipment maintenance and operation records.
  • When not operating equipment, works with and assists in completing assigned tasks.
  • May be assigned other duties.

About You

To qualify, the following skills and experiences are required:

  • Minimum high school diploma or GED.
  • Excellent safety record.
  • Ability to work rotating schedules.
  • Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Support zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities and operations.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

About The Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra Gold’s Thompson Creek Mine operation’s team, you can look forward to competitive annual salary.  Centerra’s industry-leading benefits include**:

  • PTO
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401k retirement plan with Company match
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
  • Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
  • Professional development within the organization
  • Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

**Please note, compensation and benefit packages vary depending on department or position.

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.   

If you have the relevant skills to bring success to our team, then we invite you to apply today!

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