"We are currently recruiting an experienced Grader Operator to join our growing team who will contribute to the overall success of the Elk Gold Mine Site. This position is located 30min from Merritt and/or 30min from West Kelowna.
This is not a camp position and must provide own transportation.
**Job Summary**: **Key Responsibilities**:
- Work safely in a mining environment following company procedures and policies - Daily 360° inspection of all equipment for operational and safety checks - Accurately complete all work reports and maintenance logs as required - Follow equipment maintenance schedule and advise if repair is required - Regularly perform safety inspection of equipment and tools - Support operations through manual labour, including shoveling, operating powered equipment, loading and unloading of miscellaneous supplies and equipment, light maintenance, and other duties as needed
**Knowledge & Attributes**:
- Ability to complete mandatory internet-based Orientation and Indoctrination training and certification - Class 5 Driver’s Licence and ability to provide a clean Drivers Abstract - Operates safely with care and attention to the equipment, the jobsite and the crew - 3 plus years’ experience operating a CAT Grader - Willingness to step out of the cab and perform labour tasks if and when required - Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs - Strict attention and compliance with equipment cleanliness, maintenance and completing logs - Experience on other equipment is an asset - Mining experience an asset - Good communication skills - Minimum age of 18 or older
**What we offer**:
- Starting at $39.50 per hour, based on experience - Competitive Benefit plan - 7&7 rotation - Wednesday to Tuesday - 12 hour shifts
Pay: From $39.50 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Dental care - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - On-site parking - Vision care
"... U.S. stocks have seen a disappointing performance so far this year, while gold prices have climbed to fresh record highs above $3,000 an ounce, but the performance spread between these two asset classes suggests a change in the months to come. Over the last three months, the S&P 500
SPX +0.08% has underperformed gold futures GC00 +0.23%
GCJ25 +0.23% by minus 24%, the widest margin since March 2022, a period that was marked by stock-market stress and demand for safe-haven assets, wrote Dean Christians, senior research analyst at SentimenTrader, in a recent note.