Mining Equipment Operator
$25.21 per hourOil-Dri
Title: Mining Equipment Operator Location: Ochlocknee, Georgia Department: Mining Reports To: Mining Supervisor Hire Rate: $25.212026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2026 Forbes Most Successful Small-Cap Companies 2025 Large Business of the Year: Awarded by Imagine Thomasville 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.
- 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.
- 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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