ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Thoroughly inspect and efficiently operate equipment that includes the following:
• Caterpillar D6, D8, D10 and D11 Track Dozers or similar make and model.
• Caterpillar 14, 16 and 24 Motor Graders or similar make and model.
• Caterpillar IT12, IT14, IT28, 924, 966, 988 and 992 Front End Loaders or similar make and model.
• Caterpillar 349, 375, 385 and 390 Track Excavators or similar make and model.
• Caterpillar 446 and 450 Backhoes or similar make and model.
• Perform work as assigned that may include:
• Benching, Low Banking, and Slot Dozing on active slope areas and tailings areas.
• Pushing, Ripping, Cutting, and Filling on active roads and dumps and tailings areas.
• Dragging, Supporting, and Pushing pipe down steep highwalls and tailings areas.
• Blading, Spreading Rock, Grading, and Contouring active haul roads and tailings areas.
• Loading and Casting in various stockpiles.
• Digging, Trenching, Scaling, and Compacting on various projects.
• Any other work assigned by the Supervisor.
• Watering of main haul roads and auxiliary roads as needed to provide dust suppression for the mine
• Watering of shop area and main highway to provide dust suppression and/ or clean area of excessive dirt and debris build-up.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform proper pre-operational inspection of equipment identifying defective items that endanger safe operation and efficient performance.
• Ability to demonstrate proper safety system tests during pre-operational inspections.
• Ability to identify hazardous loading situations (boulders, undercut highwall, sticky and conglomerate material) that present hazards while mining and mitigate or communicate to supervision effectively.
• Advanced skill and technique operating mobile equipment.
• Ability to visualize assigned work based on maps and drawings.
• Ability to coordinate with other departments on specific projects.
• Knowledge covering Provision and GPS systems on equipment.
• Ability to build design based on cut/fill stakes in the field
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor.
• Ability to lead and complete job assignments in a timely manner.
• Mentor and/or train other employee operators.
• Applicant must have effective written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work, safety related instructions, and procedures given in English.
• Knowledge of modular dispatching panel needed for logging in, delaying, and downing of equipment as needed during operation.
• Ability to identify hazards in driving such as spillage, cracks in haul roads, and berms and avoid them and/or report them to supervision and other employees timely and effectively
• Ability to manage time effectively and set priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to think under stressful and adverse conditions.
• Must have teamwork, problem solving and negotiation skills.
• The physical requirements of the position are considered Heavy Work: Exerting up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The ability to work in conditions of extreme heat, extreme cold, vibration, chemicals including but not limited to airborne and/or skin exposure, high noise levels, confined spaces, and heights.
• Availability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays (shifts may be rotating). Mine operations are 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency and be able, under general supervision,

to operate all mobile equipment within the Hayden Slag Milling Department and all associated tasks.

OR

• Must have at least two (2) years of demonstrated experience as a Mobile Equipment Operator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in operating Motor Graders, Front End Loaders , Track Excavators , Backhoes?

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kearny, AZ 85137 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kearny, AZ 85137: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person