Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operational Responsibilities
· Safely operate heavy equipment including loaders, bulldozers, excavators, graders, water trucks, and blasthole drill rigs.
· Work across all mine areas as needed, including active pits, dumps, haul roads, and process areas.
· Operate equipment in a manner that maximizes productivity while minimizing downtime, fuel use, and equipment wear.
· Perform and document accurate pre‑shift and post‑shift inspections on all assigned equipment.
· Conduct ground support tasks such as shoveling, spotting, barricading, and general labor when required.
· Assist maintenance personnel by communicating equipment issues, supporting troubleshooting, and performing basic servicing.
· Maintain clean, safe, and organized operating areas.
· Always follow MSHA, OSHA, and company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, hazard reporting, and traffic rules.
· Demonstrate strong hazard recognition skills and actively participate in daily safety meetings.
· Ensure equipment operation and ground activities comply with environmental and regulatory expectations.
· Report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, and near misses immediately.
Collaboration & Communication
· Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance, and fellow operators.
· Provide clear shift handover notes to ensure continuity between crews.
· Participate in task training for new operators and support continuous improvement initiatives.