Surface Equipment Operator

Northern Star Resources Limited

. Operate various heavy and light surface equipment to maintain surface conditions, roads and site facilities such as the dry stack .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy and light surface equipment in a mining environment, adhering to safety regulations and maintaining high standards of housekeeping. Proficient in identifying opportunities for improvement and adapting to new procedures while ensuring compliance with MSHA requirements.

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Heavy Equipment OperationMSHA ComplianceSafety Activities ManagementCommunication SkillsComputer Literacy

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Hard Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationSmall Equipment OperationConstruction SkillsRoad ConstructionLoad Limit UnderstandingIncident ReportingHazard IdentificationPre-Start ChecksMineral HaulingHousekeeping Standards

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsFlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeHaul TrucksLoadersExcavatorsGradersDozersForkliftsBobcatsFuel WagonsWater Trucks

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Driver's License

Industry Keywords

MiningConstructionMSHA ActSafety RegulationsRemote Campsite WorkExtreme Weather Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate various heavy and light surface equipment to maintain surface conditions, roads and site facilities such as the dry stack
Unload tractor trailer delivery trucks and understand equipment load limits and load charts
Safely and efficiently operate haul trucks, loaders, excavators, graders, dozers, forklifts, bobcats, fuel wagons, water trucks and small loaders
Fuel static equipment such as heaters
Construct and maintain surface haul roads, laydowns and parking areas
Construct and maintain the dry stack facility
Haul mineralised ore and waste between mining and processing operations
Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement
Complete safety activities in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements, including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings and incident reporting
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas
Perform other duties as required
Report to the Surface Operations Supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Driver's License
Experience operating small and heavy equipment in a construction/mining environment
Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, etc.
Good communication skills
Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices
Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations
Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical
Ability to work a 28 days on, 14 day off rotating schedule up to 12.0 hours a day or more at a remote campsite
Ability to work in extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, artificial light, and confined work areas
Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security
Excellent remuneration package with bonuses
Insurances
401k
Paid leave
Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people
Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms
Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV
Cell service is available through Wi-Fi
Company-provided bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska