Shovel Operator I

What You Will Do

• Create and maintain proper grade on benches and drop cuts.
• Maintain proper slopes when digging finals.
• Safe operation and management of shovel loading area.
• Knowledge and safe performance of procedures including: start-up and shut-down, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out Tag-Out Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency, run-away, handling power cable, setting and releasing brakes, horn signals, high wall safety, moving and set-up, loading dispatch, grade control, tooth metrics, dipper trips, and working with auxiliary equipment.
• Know equipment components such as: bucket, hoist cables, boom suspension cables, hoist drum/gear case, swing motor/gear case, circle gear, power cable, dipper trip system, crowd belts, and saddle blocks/sticks, tracks.
• Perform tasks such as: maintaining a clean loading area, controlling tails, creating good set-ups, digging sequence for loading on both sides, digging sequence for loading on single side, moving when swing arc exceeds ninety degrees, dipper fill factor, deep bank penetration without stalling, establishing and maintaining grade, and moving cable towers.
• Not jacking boom and operating shovel without slack in hoist ropes.
• Know equipment maintenance and practices that reduce component damage and wear.
• Know shovel control system/gauges and online GPS (CAES) system.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Communicate through computer dispatching system or two-way radio.
• Perform pre-shift inspection of equipment.
• May perform minor maintenance & operations support activities.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience.
• Completed academic and practical competencies required (Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists).
• Experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
• The ability to apply knowledge and skills while passing a written assessment where required.

What We Offer You

• Earned pay range: $24.00 - $32.00/hour.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle.
• Internal progression opportunities.

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.