Operator

Western contractor to the mining industry has an opening for an experienced Equipment Operator based in Ely, NV.

Schedule: Monday through Saturday, 10 hour rotating days

SUMMARY: Loads bulk blasting agents into blast holes. Drills blast holes. Performs routine and emergency maintenance on vehicles and equipment used at mine site. May occasionally provide temporary personnel supervision. Records loading, drilling and maintenance information on various forms, reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Loads, drills, drives, operate and maintain trucks to load and drill blast holes.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Possible exposure to temperature extremes, dust, hazardous materials, working in and around moving equipment.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe boots, hearing protection, gloves, weather protection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel substances, objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance; and also stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Requirements also include: No DUI within the past 5 years, no felonies, must be 21 years of age, must have a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least 12 months, background check and drug screen are required.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable more reliable than spontaneous

People-oriented enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Adaptable/flexible enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

License/Certification:

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Driver's License (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.43 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

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Work Location: In person