Support Equipment Operator I

What You Will Do

• Operate heavy equipment in support of production including de-watering, materials delivery, maintaining berms, and surface maintenance at a skilled level.
• Operate heavy equipment which may include but is not limited to: haul trucks, water trucks, rubber tire dozers, track dozers, excavators, motor graders and front-end loaders.
• May assist with training and mentoring of other equipment operators.
• Responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards.
• Responsible for knowing the following procedures: start-up and shut-down, parking, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out Tag-Out Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency, fire, working with ground personnel, and Blue Stake.
• Perform the following duties: road building, managing stockpiles, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching.
• May perform operations support activities such as barricading shovels and assisting with power cable moves.
• Communicates through computer dispatching system or two-way radio.
• Performs pre-shift inspection of equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
• The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required.
• This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
• Preferred Qualifications: High School diploma or GED.

What We Offer You

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $23.00 - $31.00/hour.
• This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions.
• Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors.
• This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.
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• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 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.