Heavy Equipment Operator

Employee Type:
Regular

We are seeking heavy equipment operators to work in a team-oriented, safety-first environment.

• 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.

• 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.

• Possess basic mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment to assess condition and prevent damage.
• Operate equipment properly within tolerances.
• Assist with the preventative 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, night shifts and weekends.

• High school diploma or GED. Relevant experience may be substituted.
• Two years of experience operating heavy off-road construction equipment is a plus.

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.