Mining Operator Mountain Pass, CA, USA
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Exempt/Non Exempt: Non-Exempt Shift: Shift work may be required
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for safely operating and conducting operator maintenance checks on all mine equipment. Work as a team player ensuring safe production to meet production goals. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in operating equipment. Maintain accurate pre-operation records of equipment. Learn and demonstrate daily pre-operation checks of emergency steering, emergency brakes, lights and other safety checks. Demonstrate safe working practices and be proactive on safety and the environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential position functions):
 Work incident and injury free.
 Know the area and dump locations in the mine. Have basic knowledge of pit and safety rules and regulations.
 Have basic knowledge of mechanical system of all equipment to preform and document walk around check to evaluate mechanical condition of mining equipment.
 Operate and certified on 70 to 100 ton Haul trucks, down the hole hammer drills, water trucks, Cat 16G grader, small excavator with hammer, 7 – 15 cubic yard loaders, Cat D9 dozer or larger, fuel and lubrication truck, and hydraulic front shovel.
 Shift work may be required.
 Have good verbal and written communication skills to include have ability to read, understand and speak in English.
 Shovel operator must be able to load 450 tons/hour of waste or ore.
 Drill operator must be able to drill 3 holes per hour in waste or ore.
 Loader operator must be able to load 100 ton trucks at a rate of 1210 tons/hour of waste.
 Able to work well with others and adapt to a changing environment.
 Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate all equipment in each level efficiently and fill in as needed in all these positions.
 Miner A: Demonstrate ability to operate Front Shovel, Loader, Drill, D9 Dozer, Grader, Haul trucks, Cat Water wagon, small excavator with hammer, and Fuel & Lubrication truck. Must obtain a blasting license and fill in as mine supervisor.
 Miner B: Demonstrate ability to operate Drill, D9 Dozer, Grader, Haul trucks, Cat Water wagon, excavator with hammer, and Fuel & Lubrication truck. (Open dependent on qualifications & training)
 Miner C: Demonstrate ability to operate Haul trucks, Cat Water wagon, small excavator with hammer, and Fuel & Lubrication truck. ( Open dependent on qualifications and training)
 Trainee: Demonstrate ability to operate Fuel & Lubrication truck and Cat water wagon. ( Maximum one in this position)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
 HS / GED
 Graduated from an applicable training program on mine equipment with a certification.
 Must have worked the past 5 years as a Mine operator at an active mine site.
 Mine equipment certifications
 Blasters License
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
 Current MSHA training.
 Trained on Cat Dozer D9 of D10 operation and received certification.
 Trained on Cat 16G Grader operation and received certification.
 Trained on Cat water wagon operation and received certification.
 Trained on PC400 Small excavator operation and received certification.
 Trained on RH40 Hydraulic Front shovel operation and received certification.
 Trained on Cat 775 or Cat 777 haul truck operation and received certification.
 Trained on Atlas Copco DM30 down the hole hammer drill operation and received certification.
 Trained on Cat 992, Cat 988, Komatsu WA900, Komatsu WA600 or larger loader and received certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
 Our facility is at an elevation of 4700 feet
 Department of Labor Demand Category: Very Heavy
 Employees are subject to extreme weather conditions
o Freezing winter weather
o Extreme desert summer heat
 Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
 Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday.
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Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
401(k) with an outstanding Company match provision
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, holidays)
EEO/AA