Heavy Equipment Operator

Equipment OperatorReports to: Foreman – Turner Mining GroupThe Equipment Operator is a skilled mining operator position within Turner Mining Group. The successful candidate must live the Turner Values and be an outward example to others. This position must demonstrate a strong commitment to "Safe Production" through decision making, priorities, and client relations.The Equipment Operator is focused on key aspects that drive communication and safe production while maintaining a high level of efficiency, and preventative maintenance awareness requirements.The Operator demonstrates safety ownership at a personal level and holds other crew members to the same high standard. The Equipment Operator will train and develop into the Senior Equipment Operator job scope while the Senior Equipment operator is filling in for the Lead job duties.Work with employees to ensure a high level of accuracy and engagement on hazard identification and controlEngage crews and leadership to define processes that motivate working towards common goalsAssist with MSHA regulatory task training and verify compliance to standardsLive the values as part of a visible daily decision-making processAssist with training proficiency auditsInvolvement in risk assessment processes at various levels of the organizationHolds themselves and others accountable for acting like an owner (taking care of equipment, not wasting resources, using time wisely, and being accountable for conditions and behaviors)Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas)Can effectively communicate in English (multi-lingual preferred)Participate in site and project leaders to identify areas of improvementWork with crews to support proactive near miss reportingLeads by example (walks the talk)Ability to perform quality pre-operation machine inspections (Based on mobile equipment physical demands analysis)- Accurately documents 5000-23 and training checklist requirementsOther regulatory & internal / external forms as requiredMaintains a valid and insurable driving licenseAvailable to travel on short notice to support timelines and production requirements at existing sitesThe Equipment Operator must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with training and production needsThe Equipment Operator will be self-starting, motivated, with a strong desire to be part of a team and to influence improvement. Communication is also critical to keep leadership and site- based personnel in the loop of successes, challenges, and any additional support that may be requiredExcellent time management skillsWillingness and ability to adhere to OSHA / MSHA regulatory requirements1-3 years' experience in mining / heavy industry preferredWorking knowledge of safety systems and processesAppropriate attention to detail requiredStrong communication skillsStrong morals and valuesExemplary attendance recordExemplary safety and disciplinary recordWillingness to be flexible on daily job duty requirementsMaintains a positive outspoken learning attitudeThe Equipment Operator must pass and maintain Turner Mining Group mobile equipment skills qualifications on each piece of the following equipment:Support excavatorDozerSupport loaderGraderWater truckHaulage truckIn addition to the job skills above, there may be requirements for manual tasks to be completed to meet other business needs. Operators in any job duty classification may be required to participate in these additional tasks.The physical requirements listed below are essential functions of this position and must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation:Weight Requirement: Ability to meet equipment manufacturer's safety requirements, including a body weight under 330 pounds.Mobility & Posture: Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb stairs, and climb ladders repeatedly.Reaching & Movement: Ability to reach forward and overhead, and to perform sustained or repetitive movements of the neck, hands, wrists, and ankles/feet.Strength & Endurance: Ability to push and pull with a force of at least 55 pounds. o Ability to lift, carry, and set down objects weighing up to 85 pounds. o Ability to lift and carry objects overhead weighing up to 25 pounds. o Ability to lift and move items from floor level to waist, shoulder, and overhead levels. o Ability to carry weights over distances of at least 20 feet.Repetition & Duration: Ability to perform the above motions multiple times in succession and sustain activity for extended periods.