Support mine production at a critical minerals mine in the Moab, UT area by safely and efficiently operating loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, water trucks and drill rigs. Housing can be provided on site.
What you'll do
- Safely operate heavy equipment including loaders, bulldozers, excavators, graders, water trucks and blast hole drill rigs
- Work across all mine areas as needed, including active pits, dumps, haul roads and process areas
- Operate equipment to maximize productivity while minimizing downtime, fuel use and equipment wear
- Perform and document accurate pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections
- Handle ground support tasks such as shoveling, spotting, barricading and general labor when required
- Help maintenance by reporting equipment issues, supporting troubleshooting and performing basic servicing
- Follow MSHA, OSHA and company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, hazard reporting and traffic rules
- Take part in daily safety meetings and report unsafe conditions, equipment damage and near misses right away
- Give clear shift handover notes and help train new operators
What you need
- Able to learn and apply federal, state, local and company safety and environmental regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to perform manual labor and to train on additional equipment and roles
- Valid driver's license, or able to obtain one
- Able to walk long distances over rough terrain, climb ladders and structures, and lift at least 50 lbs
- Able to work in all weather and extreme temperatures, wear all required PPE, and work around fumes, dust, diesel, solvents, sulphuric acid and other hazardous materials
Nice to have
- MSHA Surface Miner Training
- Mining or heavy civil equipment operating experience
- Drill rig experience
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