Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary:
Operates various hydraulic and mechanically controlled heavy mobile equipment with buckets, blades, and/or rakes. Knowledge and operation of heavy excavating & bull dozing equipment is required. Travel can be required up to 50% or more if needed.

Essential Accountabilities:
Lifts and/or transports materials to and from storage or processing areas to load conveyors, hoppers, chutes, and haulage trucks and/or rail cars
Performs shift inspection of equipment and communicate potential repair issues to shop mechanic
Operates equipment safely and efficiently to limit downtime and minimize costs
Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
Knowledge of operation of multiple pieces of equipment
Performs other tasks as instructed by supervisor
Complies with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies, procedures and requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred
Experience: Two (2) years of heavy mobile equipment operation in a related field required
License: Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to mobile equipment and the operation of such. Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English including reading and writing