Heavy Equipment Operator IV - Faro Mine Complex - Fly In / Out - 14/14
Parsons is hiring CBA – Heavy Equipment Operator IV to support site operations at the Faro Mine Complex, performing road and earthworks maintenance across roadways, stockpiles, and berms, including loading and unloading rock and soil and providing snow clearing services in winter. Local candidates are preferred, but the role is also open to fly-in/fly-out workers on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation with 12-hour shifts. Parsons provides paid travel to and from the site and housing accommodations, while employees are responsible for their own food and meals. The position is unionized through United Steelworkers Local 925 and pays $41.62/hour, supporting critical infrastructure activities and coordination with the site’s Water Treatment group for pump, pipeline, and water conveyance placement under established safety procedures.
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Responsibilities
The Heavy Equipment Operator IV supports Faro Mine Complex earthworks, haulage, and site maintenance by operating a wide range of heavy equipment, completing inspections and reporting, and assisting critical infrastructure and water treatment activities.
- Operate heavy and light equipment to repair, maintain, and reconfigure roadways, stockpiles, and berms.
- Load and unload rock and soil in support of site earthworks and material movement.
- Provide snow clearing services during winter operations.
- Safely operate equipment including forklift, skid steer, bobcat, loader, rock truck, backhoe, excavator, dozer, and grader.
- Drive and operate vehicles and equipment ranging from 3 to 10 tons, including vacuum and water trucks.
- Perform haulage activities safely and efficiently in accordance with operating procedures.
- Use rigging, lifting, and hoisting techniques to maneuver and position heavy loads.
- Work with the Water Treatment group to assist with placement of pumps, pipelines, and water conveyance equipment around site.
- Maintain full compliance with Faro Mine Complex safety procedures and policies.
- Complete pre- and post-use inspections, maintain equipment logs, and document deficiencies.
- Fuel equipment and maintain proper fluid levels; assist with routine equipment maintenance.
- Keep equipment clean and tidy to operational standards.
- Prepare and submit required daily reports as directed.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent.
Requirements
Qualified candidates will have heavy equipment operating experience in mining or construction environments, required licensing and certifications, and the physical ability to work long shifts in variable weather conditions.
- Minimum 2 years operational experience operating CAT and other surface mining or construction heavy equipment.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license (required).
- Rigging, lifting, and hoisting certificate (required).
- Proficiency operating forklift (any), skid steer, bobcat, loader, rock truck, backhoe, excavator, dozer, and grader.
- Ability to follow and give directions effectively for day-to-day operations.
- Ability to meet physical demands including sitting or standing for long periods and lifting up to 20 kg.
- Comfortable working in varied elemental conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold).
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including rotational schedules.
- Advantage: Class 1 or Class 3 license with air brake endorsement.
Perks and Benefits
Parsons offers a rotational heavy equipment operator opportunity at the Faro Mine Complex with union membership, paid travel, and employer-provided housing while working on site.
- Hourly wage of $41.62/hr.
- 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation with 12-hour shifts.
- Paid travel to and from the site (FIFO option available; local candidates preferred).
- Housing accommodations provided while on rotation.
- Meals are not provided; employees supply their own food.
- Union membership in United Steelworkers Local 925.
- Opportunity to support critical infrastructure work at a mine complex, including water treatment support activities.
Worksite/Project
Faro Mine Complex
The Faro Mine Complex, located near the town of Faro in south-central Yukon, is one of the largest and most complex mine remediation projects in Canadian history. Once the world’s largest open-pit lead-zinc mine, the site ceased operations in 1998 and has since become the focus of a long-term environmental cleanup and stabilization initiative. The remediation project is managed by Parsons Inc. on behalf of the Government of Canada, with oversight and input from the Kaska Nations, the Government of Yukon, and local stakeholders. This multi-decade initiative is focused on protecting human health, restoring the environment, and maximizing economic opportunities for Yukon communities. The Faro Mine Remediation Project (FMRP) offers a wide range of employment opportunities, including roles in environmental monitoring, site maintenance, heavy equipment operation, water treatment, and construction.
Faro Mine ComplexEmployer Hiring
Parsons Corporation
Parsons Corporation is a leading provider of engineering, construction, environmental, and infrastructure services with a strong presence across Canada. A subsidiary of Parsons Corporation, the company delivers complex solutions in the areas of environmental remediation, transportation infrastructure, defense, and critical infrastructure resilience. In Canada, Parsons is best known for its leadership in major mine reclamation projects, including the Faro Mine Complex in Yukon and Giant Mine in the Northwest Territories. The company works in partnership with federal, territorial, and Indigenous governments to deliver long-term environmental stewardship, project management, and site maintenance services. Parsons is also a trusted partner in heavy civil construction, water treatment systems, hazardous site containment, and contaminated site rehabilitation. With a commitment to safety, sustainability, and workforce development, the company offers a wide range of employment opportunities in project management, engineering, environmental sciences, heavy equipment operations, and skilled trades.
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