Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Peachtree City, GA 30269

Duration: 5+ Months (With potential extension)

Shift: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (M – F)

Job Description

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Effective written and oral communications, listening skills, ability to organize and retrieve information, and display adaptability.
• Ability to work in a team and network with different functions.

Preferred or Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in Mining and Heavy Equipment Operations.
• Drilling and Blasting experience helpful.
• Good reasoning/mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with safety programs in a Mining environment. Must be self-motivated, and able to make independent, informed, and prioritized decisions.
• Must be able to work in both individual and team industrial work settings with minimal supervision.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in all matters is paramount to this position due to the nature of employee information exposure.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to work an average of 40 hours per week.
• Speak clearly so others understand.
• Vision acuity to see details within a few feet of an observer.
• Accepting of criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Sensitivity to others’ needs, positive demeanor, and model change management for the business.
• The employee frequently is required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Environmental Conditions

• Manufacturing plant is not temperature controlled; dust, fumes, and high noise areas are present inside plant areas.
• Plant environment is not climate controlled.
• Manufacturing processes involve granules, sand, fiberglass, asphalt coating, crushed rock, and polypropylene.
• Noise levels exceed 80 dB in some areas of the site.
• Experience within construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• In complete alignment with the Company’s Vision, Mission Statement, and Values, and under the direction of the Mine Manager, this position supports the Western Mining Team Miner/Equipment Operator. This position will support many areas of the mines’ everyday needs.
• This position will include manual labor and heavy equipment operation such as Haul Truck, Front End Loader, and Excavator.
• Follows all company and MSHA safety policies, procedures, and programs; responsible for individual safety and the safety of others in Heavy Equipment Operations.
• Haul Truck, Front End Loader, and Excavator operation. Drill and blast.
• General manual labor tasks related to mining activities.
• Provide support related to Fuel and Lubrication activities.
• Maintains work area in a professional manner.
• Provide assistance to other team members as needed.
• Performs other related duties that contribute to the success of the business and operation as assigned.