Heavy Machinery Operator - Mining

  • $26.09 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Backhoe Loaderunmatched
  • Bulldozerunmatched
  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Excavatorunmatched
  • Graderunmatched
  • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Mine Managementunmatched
  • Mining Equipment and Machineryunmatched
  • Motor Graderunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched

Description

Title: Mining Equipment Operator

Location: Ochlocknee, Georgia

Department: Mining

Reports To: Mining Supervisor

Job Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

  • May require valid commercial driver's license.

  • Evidence of ability to operate heavy equipment safely.

  • Ability to read mining maps as necessary.

Experience:

  • Must meet Oil-Dri assessment requirements

  • Valid Commercial Driver's License Desired

  • 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.

  • Good communication skills

  • 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.

Hire Rate: $26.09

Numbers & Facts

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