Dragline Operator

About the role

All Dragline operational duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and the individual works as a team member. This Dragline is a Manitowoc 4600 friction type with twin diesel engines. This is an Operating Engineer 150 position and will work the day shift subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with all Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies to assure that safety, health, and environmental behaviours are the first priority of the business.
• The Dragline extraction teams are sand & gravel pits with a nominal extraction depth of 50’-65’ and work within plant mobile equipment with a salaried supervisor coordinating team activities.
• Tasks and equipment utilized are changed per requirements of plant needs; therefore, individuals must possess a variety of mining skillsets.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Requirements

• Required Education: High School Diploma / GED
• Required Work Experience: Must have 5 years of experience in Dragline operations.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain Dragline mobile equipment.
  • Must be willing to work holidays, weekends, various shifts and overtime as directed.
  • Demonstrated ability for positive contributions when working within teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate Dragline mobile equipment.
  • Possess basic computer skills.
  • Possess communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate Dragline mobile equipment.
  • Possess communication skills.
  • Possessed basic math, reading, and writing skills required (English).
  • Haul trucks, loaders, and various mine equipment experience preferred.
  • Part 48 MSHA training Local 150 preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
• Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.