Dragline Operator

Job purpose

The dragline operator will safely and efficiently extract various materials at our aggregate plant.

Duties and responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dragline.
• Promote safe work practices and an excellent safety culture
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of all equipment
• Complete daily inspections and maintenance checklist
• Participates in pre-shift safety huddles
• Performs routine maintenance and various equipment repairs as needed
• Responsible for reporting incidents and accidents to supervisor or management
• Maintain an open line of communication with team members to promote team productivity
• Responsible to report to plant supervisor or superintendent of any potential safety hazards
• Complete additional tasks as assigned
• Required to take MSHA upon hire and annually and adhere to all MSHA regulations and guidelines

Knowledge of

• Working knowledge of moving machinery parts and the dangers they pose.
• Working knowledge of equipment maintenance such as greasing, fluid levels, adjustments, cables and bucket conditions.
• Mobile equipment.

Ability to

• Learn and follow company policies and procedures.
• Receive and apply directives.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Utilize all large hand tools applicable to dragline operation.
• Identify and overcome all work related hazards.
• Identify and report raw material changes.
• Maintain personal and professional safety procedures.
• Work under direct and indirect supervision.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with peers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes
• Able to operate equipment efficiently
• Ability to perform tasks as given from supervisors as well as work as part of a team
• Adaptable to changing conditions
• Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and repairs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of dragline operation experience preferred.

Physical requirements

• Constant (67‑100%)‑ Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Constant (67‑100%)‑ Ability to enter and exit equipment safely.
• Constant (67‑100%)‑ Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Constant (67‑100%)‑ Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequent (34‑66%)‑ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional (0‑33%)‑ Ability to shovel.
• Occasional (0‑33%)‑ Ability to work in a field environment with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, vibrations, and a variety of petroleum products.