Equipment Operator

JOB TITLE:           Equipment Operator                  
DEPARTMENT:    Mine Operations    
LOCATION:           Robinson Mine - Ruth, NV
PAY GRADE:         N/A    
POSITION REPORTS TO: Mine Operation Crew Supervisor(s)    
ROTATING SHIFT:     Yes ☒      No ☐ 
EXEMPT ☐      NONEXEMPT ☒          

Purpose & Scope of The Position:  

• The Mine Operations Department is responsible for safe, efficient movement of materials. Successful applicants will be required to operate Heavy Equipment, that may include but is not limited to: Large Track Dozers, Rubber Tire Dozers, Graders, Blast Hole Drills, Wheel Loaders, Large Mining Shovels, and Haul Trucks.
  • Perform and document a thorough pre-operational inspection to evaluate the safety and mechanical condition of the equipment.
  • All work must be completed in a safe and efficient manner while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect the company’s values.
  • Successful applicants will be assigned a crew and follow the site rotating schedule (day shift and night shift).

Job Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• Responsible for adherence to RNMC Core Values – Zero Harm, Teamwork, Results Driven, Accountability, and Courage.
• Support continuing development of RNMC’s Culture.
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner, causing the least wear and/or damage to the equipment and mine property, while maintaining the safest and highest level of production possible.
• Operator equipment utilizing best practices.
• Follow all applicable State and Federal Regulations.
• Work independently and as a member of the team.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, attendance, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by the company.
• Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Recognize hazardous conditions or situations and act quickly and appropriately to mitigate or eliminate those conditions or situations.
• Participate in meetings and discussions.
• Willingness to perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of KGHM.

Required Education, Work Experience & Training:

• Two plus years of operating various equipment in an open pit mining environment.
• Excellent attitude towards safety and the continued success of RNMC.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of the Mine Operations Equipment fleet, including operating and basic maintenance of such equipment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Mine Star or Modular Mining dispatch use.
• Ability to positively interact with people.
• A valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Education, Work Experience & Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Technical Skills:

• Follow verbal and written directions and instructions.
• Positive attitude.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of mechanical functions preferred but not required.

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Additional Requirements: 

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to meet the required physical demands, including exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds of force constantly.