Heavy Equipment Operator - Willing to Train

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position starts as a Mine Laborer during training and is then promoted to Haul Truck Driver once training is completed. The Entry level position for a Heavy Truck Driver is Mine Laborer- this position is considered a Laborer position within the Mine department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate water trucks.
• Operate haulage ore bearing trucks and haul to waste dumps.
• Physically pull electric power cables.
• Physically assist in installing pumps.
• Work rotating shifts and rotating days off.
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to climb 2-3ft cable swing ladder to get into haul trucks.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods.
• Squatting, lifting, sweeping, shoveling, moving (pulling) 4160 electrical cable weighing approx. 50lbs.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions/ environments: rain, wind, heat- humidity, muddy, dusty, uneven-rocky terrain.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior heavy equipment & Mining operations experience preferred.

Health & Safety

• The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.
• This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate OSHA and/or MSHA training.
• Steel toe Boots

Note: pursuant to manufacturer specifications, the weight limit for the haul truck seat cannot exceed 320 pounds."

A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.