Heavy Machinery Operator - Mining

Ochlocknee, Georgia • Mining

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Operator utilizes a variety of heavy equipment—including scrapers, dozers, excavators, mine haul trucks, and backhoes—to mine and transport clay.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment in a safe manner.
• Records quantity of material mined and hours of equipment operation.
• Lubricates and provides routine maintenance of equipment.
• Keeps work areas clean and free of clutter.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Mines raw material using haul trucks, backhoes, excavators, tractors, bulldozers, and road graders.
• Counts and records raw material removed and transported.
• Services forklifts, line trucks, and heavy-duty equipment.
• Tracks and files daily inspection forms.
• Works independently with limited supervision.
• Participates in improvement activities.
• Reads mining maps as necessary.

Requirements

• Must meet Oil-Dri assessment requirements.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (may be required).
• Evidence of ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOPs, PWIs, AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Previous experience with heavy-duty equipment operation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work.
• Maintenance background helpful.
• Good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Physical endurance to operate geared equipment and perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to walk and work on uneven, rocky, or sloped terrain.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and inclines while carrying tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to hear radio communications.
• Must function while wearing PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other gear required in a hot, cold, dusty, or loud industrial environment.
• Must meet all physical requirements of the position.

Pay

$26.09 per hour (hire rate).