Heavy-Duty Truck
7 days ago
Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Barrick Gold Corporation
Full time
1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year
Department
Maintenance
Position
Heavy-Duty Truck & Trailer Driver
Location
Reko Diq Mine Site – Balochistan
Qualification
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements for heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
Experience
- Previous experience as a truck driver, preferably operating heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
Requirements
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness (Dover test).
- Clean driving record with no history of accidents or serious traffic violations.
- Ability to sit for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks such as loading and unloading cargo.
- Strong commitment to safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Familiarity with GPS navigation systems and map reading for route planning.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail for vehicle and cargo inspections and accurate paperwork completion.
- Dependable, punctual, with a strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate specialized tractors or heavy equipment including bulldozers, loaders, excavators, and haul trucks in mining operations.
- Transport earth, rocks, ore, and other materials within the mining site efficiently and timely.
- Perform excavation, grading, and earthmoving tasks as directed.
- Load haul trucks or transport vehicles with mined materials and dump or stockpile in designated areas.
- Assist in the construction and maintenance of roads within the mining site.
- Adhere to all safety regulations, including proper use of PPE and following safety protocols.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on equipment, inspect fluids, lubricate parts, and report defects.
- Communicate with supervisors and coworkers to coordinate activities and report progress or issues.
- Follow environmental regulations and best practices to minimize operational impact.