Pre-employment requirement:

• Drug test
• Medical

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Shift Boss or Superintendent, the primary role of a Jumbo Operator is to set up and operate a tow boom Sandvik jumbo, to drill and blast in a safe manner.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Specialty Modules: U0089, U0092 (preferred)
• Basic literacy (read, write, basic math and read blue prints)
• 5 years or more experience with operating Jumbo Drill in UG mining environment
• Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic (or other provincial equivalent)

• Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
• Ability to multi task and work effectively
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently

• Must have the ability to adapt to change
• Good communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Visually inspect, sound, scale and wash down work area, check for bootlegs and missholes, flags lifters, adds or repairs vent tubing.
• Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements
• Extend grade and center line, mark face for drilling and circle bootlegs, maintain hanging wall and foot wall control in junction with geologist.
• Capable of jackleg and/or stopper drilling as needed.
• Determine location, spacing, depth and inclination of holes.
• Perform minor repairs, such as changing striker bars, couplings, water tubes and hose clamps.
• Complete daily log books on equipment and submit written and verbal reports to supervisor.
• Load, prime, time, connect and test blasting circuit.
• Place guards at all entrances to the blast, blast according to project standards and remove guards after blasting.
• Maintain working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Health and Safety:

• Follow Company and Client health and safety standards and report all unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor
• Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
• Work in accordance with local legislation
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives