Heavy Equipment Mining Operator - Mounds, IL

Oil-Dri Corporation of Georgia, PO Box 200A, Ochlocknee, Georgia, United States of America

Posted: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Title: Mining Equipment Operator

Location: Mounds, IL

Department: Mining

Reports To: Mining Supervisor

The Heavy Equipment Operator utilizes a variety of heavy equipment including scrapers, dozers, excavators, mine haul trucks and backhoes to mine and transport clay.

• Operates heavy equipment such as those listed above in a safe manner.
• Records quantity of material mined as well as the hours of operation of the equipment.
• Lubricates and provides routine maintenance of equipment.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Mine raw material at Mine, utilizing a variety of heavy equipment.
• Count and record amount of raw material removed from mine and transported to various locations.
• Ability to service and operate mine equipment (i.e., haul trucks, backhoe, excavator, tractor, bulldozer and road grader).
• Services forklifts, line truck and heavy-duty equipment.
• Tracks and files Daily inspection forms.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must act in accordance with WE CARE.
• Participates in improvement activities.
• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.
• Evidence of ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to read mining maps as necessary.

• Must meet Oil-Dri assessment requirements.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Receive training, and operate equipment associated with the mine, (i.e., dozers, excavators, water wagon, ore haul trucks, scraper, grader).
• Work with Plant Maintenance personnel to learn maintenance skills.
• Previous experience with heavy duty equipment operation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work.
• Maintenance background helpful.
• Ability to work in safe manner.
• Physical endurance to withstand operation of geared equipment and to withstand heavy physical labor required.
• Ability to walk and work on uneven, rocky or sloped terrain.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and inclines while carrying tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to hear radio communications.
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
  Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
• Must meet all physical requirements of the position.