OPERATOR I

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at our Montana Limestone Company location in Bridger, MT.

Responsible for learning, assisting, and becoming proficient with operating the Quarry, Fine Grind Plant (FGP), Truck, and Rail Load-out (RLO) systems. The incumbent will be responsible for operating heavy equipment as assigned.

- Operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to, water truck, haul truck, sweeper, 950 and 980 series front-end loaders.

- Operate/maintain a limestone crushing and screening processing plant.

- Balance plant production with customer orders and product inventory levels.

- Package limestone products into bulk bags and 50-pound bags.

- Load and weigh customer trucks.

- Operate locomotives manually/remotely.

- Load rail cars for manifest and unit trains.

- Perform routine operational and maintenance checks on equipment.

- Maintain clean and well-organized workplace.

- Complete required written reports.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED).

- A valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, pivoting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional kneeling, crawling, turning valves, and pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. This position requires the operation of equipment such as a high- pressure steam washer, conveyor systems, stackers, crushers, and uses miscellaneous hand tools. The incumbent is frequently required to perform all types of manual labor tasks which includes, but not limited to, shoveling, sweeping, picking rocks, bagging dust products, cleaning dust, greases, and oil. Finger dexterity, good hearing, color vision. The incumbent will work in areas of dirt/dust and occasionally around chemicals, fumes, extreme heat/cold, vibration, confined areas and at heights up to 100 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. This position will also frequently work in conditions of noise, limited ventilation, and around electrical and rotating equipment. The incumbent will work near augers, elevators, and rail car equipment. Safety personal protective equipment (PPE) required includes hardhat, safety-toed work boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and fall protection. This position may need to be respirator qualified.

- Working knowledge of and experience operating mobile mining and mineral processing, or equivalent, equipment is preferred.

- Good mathematical, basic computer, and written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to follow equipment operating practices and procedures.

- Ability to communicate and work under pressure to meet deadlines.