Dragline Operator - Phoenix, AZ

Essential Duties

• Operates a dragline in all modes of digging, spoiling and propelling utilizing hand levers and foot pedals to rotate machine and position boom above excavation point; raises and lowers bucket to material; drags bucket forward to load material, rotates machine and lets bucket back out to dump.
• Assists supervisor with maintaining consistent dig sequence and windrow placement.
• Anticipates walking pad requirements and requests grading assistance to eliminate down time on the machine.
• Inspects rope and predicts tooth changes.
• Assist other crew members to maintain positive, engaged and safe work environment.

Other Duties

• Performs job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures and State and Federal environmental regulations.
• Assists with all repair and component replacements.
• At times, may be required to drive a company vehicle, must maintain a valid driving record (MVR) and in good standings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Prior demonstrated ability operating heavy equipment in a construction or mining environment.
• Ability to be trained in safe dragline operation, digging, spoiling and moving machine to maximize machine efficiency and reduce operating cost.
• Ability to work with other crew members and work as a team player is a must.

Education, Training And Experience

• Prior on-the-job experience as a heavy equipment operator is required.
• Ability to be trained in the safe operations of a dragline is a must.

Minimum Requirements

• Prior dragline operating experience a plus.
• Clean MVR.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Analysis of Physical Demands for Position

• Intermittent: lifting, carrying, pushing up to 75 lbs. (tools & supplies); pushing and pulling up to 75 lbs. (making mechanical repairs); stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling (making mechanical repairs).
• Occasionally (0 -1/3 of workday): standing and walking (maintenance & cleaning), climbing and balancing (dragline boom & mounting equipment); reaching (equipment operation).
• Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of workday): speaking (radio communication).
• Continually (2/3-3/3 of workday): sitting (equipment operation); handing and repetitive motions (controls); foot & leg movement (foot pedals); hearing (equipment problem detection, radio & hazard recognition); seeing and depth perception (equipment operation & hazard recognition).

Note

• 90% inside and 10% outside in all weather extremes.
• Works at heights when inspecting the dragline boom.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate.