JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking heavy equipment operators to work in a team-oriented, safety-first environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Operate heavy earth-moving equipment, such as dozers, excavators, loaders, mining trucks, scrapers and more in all aspects of mining.
- Perform proper equipment startup and shutdown procedures along with daily servicing of equipment.
- Operate within the acceptable range of design capabilities of the equipment, aided by instrumentation gauges and indicators.
- Perform all job duties in accordance with MSHA laws and regulations, established company safety policies and state and federal environmental regulations in a safe and efficient manner consistent with North American Mining standards.
- Practice defensive driving and equipment operation at all times.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Work with other equipment operators in a safe and organized manner and within established traffic plans.
- Assist in water management, construction, labor, and maintenance activities as necessary.
- Perform utility work and operate utility equipment.
- Assist the maintenance department with routine repairs.
- Keep the supervisor informed of any potential problems.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Possess basic mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment to assess condition and prevent damage.
- Operate equipment properly within tolerances.
- Assist with preventive maintenance and servicing as needed.
- Ability to work with GPS units in the equipment.
- Knowledge and ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations.
- Ability to recognize unsafe and adverse conditions and the knowledge to correct or report them.
- Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts up to 12 hours per shift, including night shifts and weekends.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- High school diploma or GED. Relevant experience may be substituted.
- Two years of experience operating heavy off-road construction equipment is a plus.
ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:
Intermittently: lifting and carrying 50 lbs. (tools and supplies); pushing 50 lbs. (making mechanical repairs).
Occasionally (0 – 1/3 of workday): standing and walking (maintenance and cleaning); pulling 50 lbs. (making mechanical repairs); climbing and balancing (on and off equipment, light plants); stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling (inspection and repairs); reaching (equipment operation).
Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of workday): finger repetitive motion (controls, computer); speaking (communications, radio); color vision (identification of strata).
Continually (2/3 – 3/3 of workday): depth perception and sitting (equipment operation); handling (controls); hearing (equipment problem detection, radio, hazard recognition); seeing (equipment operation, hazard recognition).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must work rotating shifts, with some work being performed outside in all weather conditions with frequent exposure to disagreeable elements and hazards including heights.
