About this role
Operates basic heavy equipment such as loaders, dozers, and excavators safely under supervision.
- Must complete 36 hrs of new miner safety training, First Aid, CPR, and receive refresher course every year
- Must be willing to adhere to safety rules and regulations
- Must be able to pass a drug test and remain drug free
- Must be willing to consent to a background check
- Must be eligible to legally work in the United States
- Must be willing to work as a team Minimum of high school education or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of in similar capacity preferably in mining
- Must be qualified to operate loader Operator will perform pre-operation inspection of equipment at the beginning of the shift and periodically throughout the shift
- Must be knowledgeable of proper use and observe lock-out/tag-out procedures
- Operate loader to maintain the flow of kiln dried material into reclaim hopper
- Maintain equipment by performing regular preventative maintenance checks
- Assist with mill set up, screen changes, and clean up as needed
- Perform material density tests throughout shift
- Keep work area clean throughout the shift
- Monitor reclaim hopper and conveyor
- Discharge material into appropriate silo
- Operate dump truck when needed
- Report any problems to immediate supervisor Additional duties as assigned
- High level of safety and quality
- Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
- Good problem-solving skills
- Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred
- Forklift experience - Preferred
- Computer Software - Preferred
- Warehouse experience - Preferred