General Freight Truck Driver

About the role

G Mining Ventures (GMIN) is recruiting an experienced General Freight Driver for its Oko West gold project, about 95 km west of Georgetown in Guyana. The driver operates flatbed trailers, lowbed trailers, articulated dump trucks and box trucks to move materials, equipment, aggregates and general cargo between Oko Barge Landing and the Oko Mine site. The work involves haul roads with steep grades, river crossings and unpaved sections, in all weather.

Key responsibilities

• Safely drive assigned trucks on the haul road between barge landing and mine site, including flatbeds, lowbeds, articulated dump trucks and box trucks.
• Carry out pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tires, brakes, fluids, lights, load securing devices and safety equipment, and report defects immediately.
• Secure loads with chains, straps, binders and blocking/bracing; flatbed and lowbed loads need careful weight distribution and tie-down points.
• Transport containers, structural steel, pipe, lumber, provisions and spare parts as directed by the wharf operations team.
• Drive articulated dump trucks for aggregate and laterite hauling, and transport heavy equipment on lowbed trailers with proper securing and route planning for oversized loads.
• Confirm load details, priority, destination and timing with the Logistics Clerk and Coordinator before each trip.
• Load and unload materials at the barge landing and mine site with crane operators, riggers and warehouse staff, and assist with barge loading and unloading.
• Follow designated routes and speed limits, report road hazards and complete trip documentation such as waybills and delivery tickets.
• Take part in daily toolbox talks and follow company HSE policies.

Required profile

• At least 3 years operating heavy trucks in mining, construction or industrial settings.
• Valid Guyana driver's licence with the appropriate class for heavy vehicles.
• Experience with at least two of: flatbed/lowbed trailers, articulated dump trucks, box/freight trucks.
• Experience driving on unpaved roads, steep grades and in adverse weather, and in Guyana's interior mining roads and river crossing logistics.
• Physically fit for manual load securing and outdoor work in tropical conditions; night driving may be required.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of load securing and vehicle inspection.
• Good radio communication with dispatch and operations teams.
• Defensive driving certification and First Aid / CPR certification.

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position with competitive salary, benefits, bonus and group insurance.
• Campground accommodation on site.
• 14 days on / 7 days off rotation.