What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Blue Diamond Proppants, LLC?
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The Equipment Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment in an efficient, safe and appropriate manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life while supporting mining activities.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Operate a variety of heavy equipment such as skid steers, front-end loaders, and haul trucks to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock gravel or other materials during mining related activities
- Operates all equipment in an efficient manner and for its intended use while supporting mining activities.
- Conducts pre-operational checks on equipment and cleans, lubricates and refills equipment as necessary: notifies the supervisor or foreman of all damaged or unsafe equipment or tools
- Monitor gauges and other indicators to ensure safe operation
- Operate underground mining equipment in production and support activities
- Operates heavy equipment to move, load and unload materials and supplies.
- Maintain records of time worked and materials used
- Ensure procedures and work standards for all tasks are understood, adhered to, and complied with at all times.
- Must watch out for others at all times
- Communicate and coordinate with coworkers and supervisors
- Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required, including removing personal belongings and trash from can and wiping up spills etc
- Perform minor service and maintenance on equipment
Education/Experience
- Physically operate heavy equipment
- Proficiently speak and write English
- Stand for 6-12 hours on uneven sandy/rocky surfaces and bend or stoop
- Work up to 12-hour shifts
- Sound understanding of safety regulations, safe work practices and work procedures and be capable of assisting in maintaining safe work sites
- Climb on and off equipment and ladders
- Work at heights
- Lift 60 to 80 pounds without mechanical assistance
- Work in a team environment
- High school diploma desirable but not required
- Prior heavy equipment operator experience preferred
- Prior mining experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Duchesne, UT 84021: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $27