Dragline Operator

Job purpose The dragline operator will safely and efficiently extract various materials at our aggregate plant. Duties and responsibilities Operate and maintain dragline. Promote safe work practices and an excellent safety culture Responsible for safe and efficient operation of all equipment Complete daily inspections and maintenance checklist Participates in pre-shift safety huddles Performs routine maintenance and various equipment repairs as needed Responsible for reporting incidents and accidents to supervisor or management Maintain an open line of communication with team members to promote team productivity Responsible to report to plant supervisor or superintendent of any potential safety hazards Complete additional tasks as assigned Required to take MSHA upon hire and annually and adhere to all MSHA regulations and guidelines Knowledge of Working knowledge of moving machinery parts and the dangers they pose. Working knowledge of equipment maintenance such as greasing, fluid levels, adjustments, cables and bucket conditions. Mobile equipment. Ability to Learn and follow company policies and procedures. Receive and apply directives. Operate mobile equipment. Utilize all large hand tools applicable to dragline operation. Identify and overcome all work related hazards. Identify and report raw material changes. Maintain personal and professional safety procedures. Work under direct and indirect supervision. Qualifications Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with peers. Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes Able to operate equipment efficiently Ability to perform tasks as given from supervisors as well as work as part of a team Adaptable to changing conditions Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and repairs Education High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Minimum of 3 years of dragline operation experience preferred. Physical requirements Constant (67‑100%) – Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Constant (67‑100%) – Ability to enter and exit equipment safely. Constant (67‑100%) – Ability to wear required personal protective equipment. Constant (67‑100%) – Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Frequent (34‑66%) – Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional (0‑33%) – Ability to shovel. Occasional (0‑33%) – Ability to work in a field environment with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, vibrations, and a variety of petroleum products. #J-18808-Ljbffr