POSITION SUMMARY:

The person holding this position operates heavy mobile equipment to perform a variety of tasks to support mining, processing, and ash placement operations at the plant site. Under direct supervision of the Site Supervisor or Facility Manager, the employee will be assigned to operate mobile equipment typically found at a surface mine. Typical equipment includes but is not limited to a: bulldozer; off-road haul truck; articulated haul truck; water truck; front end loader; grader; excavator; screenplants; backhoe/IT; and / or skidsteer. The operator shall have knowledge of conveyors, belt splicing, general repairs and maintenance of conveyor belts and associated components.  Occasionally the employee will assist in performing routine maintenance and repairs to the mobile equipment and or processing plants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a partial listing of responsibilities:

1. Operating a variety of heavy mobile equipment in a safe and proficient
2. Maintain the assigned mobile equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or management’s This includes the maintenance of equipment lubrication needs – daily and weekly.
3. Work within the specified rules and regulations that are mandated by MSHA and
4. Follow and comply with company procedures while performing job
5. Perform housekeeping duties as
6. Maintain shipping, receiving, and production
7. Complete mobile equipment pre-shift records, and potentially complete daily inspection logs (if/when qualified).
8. Report hazardous conditions found at the mine site and with the mobile equipment to the immediate supervisor or the lead technician.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor or Facility

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy equipment operations and / or maintenance experience preferred.