Dozer Operator

What You Will Do

• Operate D8, D9, or D10 Bulldozer equipment.
• Equipment Operation: Operate dozers and other heavy equipment in a safe, efficient manner to move materials, maintain stockpiles, clear debris, and support daily production targets.
• Site Maintenance: Ensure proper grading of roads, ramps, and working areas; maintain haul roads by smoothing surfaces and filling in ruts/potholes to support safe vehicle travel.
• Inspections & Preventative Maintenance: Conduct thorough pre- and post-shift inspections of equipment; report any defects and coordinate necessary repairs or scheduled maintenance with the maintenance team.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to Ferroglobe’s health and safety policies, as well as state and federal regulations; wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow standard operating procedures at all times.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of daily work, including equipment usage, inspections, and production tasks; report any irregularities to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Team Collaboration: Work in tandem with quarry personnel, supervisors, and other equipment operators to ensure smooth coordination of operations.

Criteria/Working Conditions

• Work is in a heavy industrial plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
• Work involves exposure to noise, dust, and other hazards associated with mining and construction activities.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive benefits programs
• Weekly Production Bonus eligible
• Paid Time Off
• 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions