Equipment Operator -------------------
Reports to Foreman - Turner Mining Group
Job Description ---------------
The Equipment Operator is a skilled mining operator position within Turner Mining Group. The successful candidate must live the Turner Values and be an outward example to others. This position must demonstrate a strong commitment to Safe Production" through decision making priorities and client relations.
Objectives and Contributions -----------------------------
The Equipment Operator is focused on key aspects that drive communication and safe production while maintaining a high level of efficiency and preventative maintenance awareness requirements. The Operator demonstrates safety ownership at a personal level and holds other crew members to the same high standard. The Equipment Operator will train and develop into the Senior Equipment Operator job scope while the Senior Equipment operator is filling in for the Lead job duties.
Work with employees to ensure a high level of accuracy and engagement on hazard identification and control
Engage crews and leadership to define processes that motivate working towards common goals
Assist with MSHA regulatory task training and verify compliance to standards
Live the values as part of a visible daily decision-making process
Assist with training proficiency audits
Involvement in risk assessment processes at various levels of the organization
Holds themselves and others accountable for acting like an owner taking care of equipment not wasting resources using time wisely and being accountable for conditions and behaviors
Maintains a high standard of housekeeping machine and work areas
Culture and Communication -------------------------
Can effectively communicate in English multi-lingual preferred
Participate in site and project leaders to identify areas of improvement
Work with crews to support proactive near miss reporting
Leads by example walks the talk
Systems --------
Ability to perform quality pre-operation machine inspections Based on mobile equipment physical demands analysis
Accurately documents 5000-23 and training checklist requirements
Other regulatory & internal external forms as required
Travel and New Site Development -------------------------------
Maintains a valid and insurable driving license
Available to travel on short notice to support timelines and production requirements at existing sites
Time and Interactions ---------------------
The Equipment Operator must be flexible on shift schedules days and nights to assist with training and production needs
The Equipment Operator will be self-starting motivated with a strong desire to be part of a team and to influence improvement
Communication is also critical to keep leadership and site-based personnel in the loop of successes challenges and any additional support that may be required
Excellent time management skills
Qualifications --------------
Willingness and ability to adhere to OSHA MSHA regulatory requirements
1-3 years experience in mining heavy industry preferred
Working knowledge of safety systems and processes
Appropriate attention to detail required
Strong communication skills
Strong morals and values
Exemplary attendance record
Exemplary safety and disciplinary record
Willingness to be flexible on daily job duty requirements
Maintains a positive outspoken learning attitude
The Equipment Operator must pass and maintain Turner Mining Group mobile equipment skills qualifications on each piece of the following equipment:
Support excavator Dozer Support loader Grader Water truck Haulage truck Other
Duties ------
In addition to the job skills above there may be requirements for manual tasks to be completed to meet other business needs. Operators in any job duty classification may be required to participate in these additional tasks.
Physical Demands -----------------
The physical requirements listed below are essential functions of this position and must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Weight Requirement Ability to meet equipment manufacturers safety requirements including a body weight under 330 pounds.
Mobility & Posture Ability to kneel crouch squat climb stairs and climb ladders repeatedly.
Reaching & Movement Ability to reach forward and overhead and to perform sustained or repetitive movements of the neck hands wrists and anklesfeet.
Strength & Endurance Ability to push and pull with a force of at least 55 pounds.
Ability to lift carry and set down objects weighing up to 85 pounds.
Ability to lift and carry objects overhead weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to lift and move items from floor level to waist shoulder and overhead levels.
Ability to carry weights over distances of at least 20 feet.
Repetition & Duration Ability to perform the above motions multiple times in succession and sustain activity for extended periods.