Heavy Equipment Operator - Kensington Mine

Equipment Operator

Department/

Location:

Operations / Kensington Mine Site
Reports To: Project Manager / Crew Foreman
Job Title: Equipment Operator
SOC code: 47-2073
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Status: Full Time, Temporary

Alaska Aggregate Products LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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The Equipment Operator position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of equipment. Heavy equipment may include front‑end loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, compactors and other pieces of equipment. Work will be performed per the supervisor’s instructions, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

Equipment Operators are responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and securing all equipment.

• Operate heavy equipment used in earth moving operations to build / level and excavate land surfaces.
• Use equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Maintain and turn in daily records of equipment inspection.
• Fuel, oil and grease equipment daily.
• Change worn or broken teeth / cutting edges.
• Use hand‑held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Maintain equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs.
• Report any damage immediately to supervisor.
• Use heavy equipment for its intended purpose with little or no assistance.
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Help identify hazardous conditions on the job site.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

None.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably able to perform other tasks satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Valid driver license.
• Proficiency with the following: D‑6 Dozer, D‑8 Dozer, 245 excavator, 330 excavator, 450 excavator, equipment safety.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• MSHA certification.

• Knowledge of and ability to read and follow plans, specifications, sketches and grade/mapping control.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain equipment and follow related procedures.
• Ability to see details at a distance.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Ability to judge the distance between you and other objects.
• Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully.
• Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to wear protective clothing.

Activities and physical requirements (frequency):
Sitting – Frequent, Reaching Overhead – Frequent, Standing – Frequent, Walking – Frequent, ... Lifting 50 lbs. – Constant, Lifting 100 lbs. – Frequent, Carrying 10 lbs. – Occasional, Carrying 50 lbs. – Frequent, Carrying 100 lbs. – Occasional, Pushing/Pulling 50 lbs. – Frequent, Pushing/Pulling 100 lbs. – Occasional.

Environmental conditions:

Exposure to inclement weather, extreme cold, extreme heat, wet and/or humid; noise; vibration; dust/fumes. Inherent hazards: moving mechanical parts, electric shock, high exposed places, radiant energy, explosives, toxic or caustic chemicals, other risks. The job requires using heavy equipment in outdoor settings, often with inclement weather, noise, vibration, diesel fumes, and potential hazards around machinery.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.