Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a CAT D6N bulldozer to support field work supervised by the Senior Geologist/Project Manager.

Essential Functions

• Operate a CAT D6N bulldozer and other equipment as required.
• Work in a safe manner and constant state of alertness.
• Proactively engage in creating and maintaining a 'Safety First' work culture, such as participating in and taking turns leading Toolbox & Safety Meetings.
• Effectively identify and communicate identification of new, existing, or evolving hazards in the workplace and relay to supervisors.
• Assist in minimizing and eliminating hazards to all employees while in or around camp.
• Be a professional, proactive, and courteous team member.
• Unload and load supply aircrafts, transport supplies to/from camp, unload/unpack/inventory supplies, including food, supplies, fuel, etc.
• Assist with field work including geologist field work support, wildlife and hazard awareness, trail reconnaissance, and trail clearing and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of using and navigating with GPS, marking a waypoint, and using a map.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Ability to work in harsh weather and terrain conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Operator must be skilled and experienced operating heavy equipment including but not limited to a CAT D6N.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate by phone, email or text for planning and scheduling as needed. Ability to speak effectively before groups of coworkers, contractors, or employees of companies and organizations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to safely operate an ATV or UTV with helmet use.
• Ability to use firearms in a safe manner for which it is prescribed for bear and predator defense.
• Ability to clearly communicate via radio, satellite phone, satellite device, etc. for safety checks and emergency communications, as needed.
• Ability to safely work around fixed-wing aircraft and/or helicopters.
• Ability to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a given job. If warranted, this PPE may include appropriate face masks as determined by Calista's Communicable Disease Protection & Response Plan which covers respiratory diseases such as COVID-19, RSV, and strep.
• Ability to maintain healthy interpersonal work relationships for three to four-week work shifts.
• Ability to maintain personal health and recognize and not exceed personal physical limitations that may result in accident, injury and/or down time by communicating potential issues with the supervisor in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience and knowledge working in a remote site or mineral exploration camp setting.
• Previous heavy equipment operating experience.
• Valid state driver's license and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Calista's Driving Policy.
• Proficient in safe firearm use, under all conditions, for bear and predator defense.
• Previous First Aid training.
• Previous Fuel handling experience.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Working Environment

Work is conducted outdoors in remote areas. This position may be subject to long hours, long work rotations, delayed or cancelled flight schedules or changing and dynamic work schedules, physically arduous work, harsh weather conditions, rough and/or wet terrain which may also be steep, and exposure to wild/dangerous animals.

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO Statement

It is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.