Mining Equipment Operator

Title: Mining Equipment Operator

Location: Ochlocknee, Georgia

Department: Mining

Reports To: Mining Supervisor

Job Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

• Operates heavy equipment such as those listed above in a safe manner.

• Records quantity of material mined as well as the hours of operation of the equipment.

• Lubricates and provides routine maintenance of equipment.

• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.

• Follows all safety rules and regulations

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Mine raw material at Mine, utilizing a variety of heavy equipment.

• Count and record amount of raw material removed from mine and transported to various locations.

• Ability to service and operate mine equipment (i.e., haul trucks, backhoe, excavator, tractor, bulldozer and road grader).

• Services forklifts, line truck and heavy duty equipment.

• Tracks and files Daily inspection forms.

• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.

• Must act in accordance with WE CARE.

• Participates in improvement activities.

• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.

• May require valid commercial driver’s license.

• Evidence of ability to operate heavy equipment safely.

• Ability to read mining maps as necessary.

Experience:

• Must meet Oil-Dri assessment requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Desired

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.

• Receive training, and operate equipment associated with the mine, (i.e., dozers, excavators, water wagon, ore haul trucks, scraper, grader).

• Work with Plant Maintenance personnel to learn maintenance skills.

• Previous experience with heavy duty equipment operation

• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work.

• Maintenance background helpful.

• Ability to work in safe manner.

• Good communication skills

• Physical endurance to withstand operation of geared equipment and to withstand heavy physical labor required.

• 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 be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment. 

• Must meet all physical requirements of the position.  
   
  Hire Rate: $26.09