Wash Bay Attendant
Dubreuilville, Ontario, Canada · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- CAD 33 – CAD 55 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- High school diploma
- Eligibility
- Candidates who have completed high school and are willing to work in an on-site mining environment on a 14/14 camp rotation can apply. Previous experience in related equipment, construction, or mining environments is preferred but not mandatory.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the employer
Alamos Gold is a Canadian gold producer with a long-running history of delivering value through strong financial results, cost-efficient production growth, and a company-wide focus on social responsibility and environmental care. The company operates three mines—two in Canada and one in Mexico—and also holds several development and exploration assets, including the Lynn Lake Project, the Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, the Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico, and the early-stage Qiqavik Gold Project in Canada. Its values center on safety, collaboration, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment, supported by a workforce of more than 1,900 employees.
About the Island Gold District
The Island Gold District is expected to grow into one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mining operations in Canada. The district includes the Island Gold and Magino mines, which together employ more than 900 people across underground and open-pit activities. The site is located in northern Ontario, just east of Dubreuilville and 83 km northeast of Wawa. The team works in a long-life mining environment with a strong emphasis on employee growth, high performance, safety, and accountability.
Role overview
Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Wash Bay Attendant is responsible for cleaning, washing, and carrying out basic checks on mobile mining equipment in an open-pit setting. The role helps keep equipment reliable, ready for preventive maintenance, and safe to operate by making sure machinery is free of mud, debris, and buildup.
What you will do
- Clean and steam-wash heavy mining machinery such as haul trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers, drills, and support vehicles.
- Remove dirt, grease, oil, and accumulated material from equipment, parts, and undercarriages.
- Perform simple visual checks during cleaning to spot leaks, damage, unusual wear, or missing parts, and share findings with maintenance staff.
- Keep the wash bay tidy, orderly, and properly drained.
- Use wash bay tools and equipment safely, including pressure washers, steam cleaners, pumps, and related devices.
- Dispose of waste in line with site environmental rules and regulatory standards.
- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
- Wear and maintain the required personal protective equipment at all times.
- Support maintenance staff with minor equipment service-related tasks when needed.
- Prepare and submit required paperwork and reports accurately and on schedule.
- Work outdoors in changing weather and around active mining machinery.
Qualifications and experience
- A high school diploma is required.
- Experience in a wash bay, mining, construction, or heavy equipment environment is an advantage.
- Basic familiarity with mobile mining equipment is helpful.
- Ability to notice possible mechanical concerns during visual inspections.
- Comfort with shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Skills and strengths
- Strong safety awareness and ability to identify hazards.
- Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Clear communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic.
- Physical ability to handle repetitive tasks.
Working conditions
This is a physically demanding role that involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, and using high-pressure water equipment. The work environment includes noise, vibration, water, mud, grease, and changing temperatures in an industrial open-pit mine.
The schedule is based on a camp operation with a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation, working 12-hour shifts.
Pay range: CAD 33.25 to CAD 54.67.
Safety and environmental commitment
This position requires a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. The Wash Bay Attendant is expected to take part in safety meetings, training sessions, and hazard reporting to help maintain a safe and productive workplace.
Additional information
This is an existing vacancy. Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants at the initial stage against required job criteria.
The employer is committed to equal opportunity employment and welcomes diversity. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for candidates and employees with disabilities during the application process, interview process, job performance, and access to employment benefits and privileges. Accommodation requests may be made directly to the company. The company also follows accessibility obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and is committed to removing barriers and providing accessible service in a timely manner.