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Mining Equipment Operator

$25.21 per hour

Oil-Dri

Title: Mining Equipment Operator

Location: Ochlocknee, Georgia

Department: Mining

Reports To: Mining Supervisor

Hire Rate: $25.21

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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: $25.21
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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