ABOUT THIESS

Started in Australia in 1933, Thiess is a more than 90-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. 

ROLE OVERVIEW

Thiess is seeking Haul Truck Operators to support our mining team on our project site near Leadville, Colorado. 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.

PAY RANGE

• Base pay from $25.04-41.38 plus $7.00/hr project premium pay for hours worked onsite
• (PTO and off shift holiday pay at base rate)

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 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
• 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 up to 4 hours
• Able to climb up and starts up to 30 – 50 times per shift
• Able to work for extended 12-hour shifts
• Can work night shifts (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.) seven days at a time and properly manage fatigue
• No auditory or visual impairments restricting the ability to see distances while driving and clearly discern auditory and visual alerts/alarms (not including color blindness)
• Quick response/reaction times
• Arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity
• Must not exceed equipment manufacturer's weight limit of 350 lbs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe every day: employees, families and society. 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 Leadville, Colorado 

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent

WHAT WE OFFER

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority. Our safety-first culture guides our overarching objective - to keep everyone safe every day.
• A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world’s largest mining services provider.
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with project premiums and bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with 100% premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family.
• 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions.
• Career development and opportunities locally, domestic within the US, and potentially globally.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons.

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.