Travelling Surface Miner and Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO

Employee Type:
Regular

Title: Travelling Surface Miner and Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO)

Location: Nationwide – Multiple U.S. Project Locations

Reports to: Business Development Specialist

Department: Western Operations

• Operate heavy earth-moving equipment, specifically a Wirtgen Surface Miner, dozers, excavators (track hoes), backhoes, haul trucks, scrapers, other mobile mining equipment and draglines
• Perform all required pre-operational inspections and safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe working condition prior to operation.
• Complete proper equipment start-up, warm-up, shut-down, and securement procedures in accordance with company standards and manufacturer recommendations.
• Safely mount and dismount equipment while maintaining compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitor material quality during the mining process, identify changes in ore or material seams, and adjust operations as necessary to achieve required quality specifications.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude while adapting to changes in production priorities and material quality requirements, and provide constructive feedback to supervisors and management.
• Coordinate daily activities with other equipment operators to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production.
• Monitor equipment instrumentation throughout operation and maintain all gauges and operating systems within acceptable operating ranges.
• Provide leadership within the assigned work area by establishing efficient mining cuts, minimizing production delays, maintaining effective communication with team members, and promoting a safe work environment.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations, company safety policies and procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain housekeeping standards, promptly report equipment deficiencies or unsafe conditions, and support North American Mining's commitment to safety, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship.

• Work with other equipment in a safe and organized manner.
• Assist in water management activities, reclamation, load/haul, and other related activities, as necessary.
• Miscellaneous work related to mining activities and operation of ancillary equipment. Some of these activities will occur outside the cab of the equipment.
• Perform maintenance on equipment as needed
• Keep supervisor informed of any potential problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate the ability to operate multiple types of heavy equipment
• Possess a working knowledge of the mechanical operation and functions of heavy mobile equipment and draglines.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently within established operating tolerances while performing routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic servicing as required.
• Demonstrate a willingness and aptitude to learn and effectively utilize GPS-guided equipment and other onboard technology systems.
• Respond effectively and appropriately to emergency situations and changing operational conditions while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Recognize unsafe or adverse working conditions and take appropriate corrective action to mitigate risks.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and other departments.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience operating Wirtgens, draglines or heavy off-road construction equipment.

• Experience as a Wirtgen operator and/or HEO required.
• Clean MVR.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including varying shifts, extended hours, weekends, and overtime as operational needs require.
• Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods of time as required to support company operations and project needs, possibly up to 100% of scheduled time.

• Intermittent:
• Occasionally (0 – 1/3 of workday): standing, work arms over head to reach controls, work bent over/stooping, work kneeling, work bent over/sitting, work squatting, work arms over head-supine, floor to waist lifting 0-100 lbs., waist to eye level lifting 0-100 lbs., bilateral carrying 0-50 lbs., unilateral carrying 0-50 lbs., pushing 0-20 lbs., pulling 0-100 lbs., must pull self-up ladder
• Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of workday): climbing stairs into and exiting equipment, walking – uneven, speaking, color vision
• Continually (2/3 – 3/3 of workday: sitting, grasping, bent wrists, climbing a ladder, trunk rotation-sitting, vibration, alternating hand movements, head movement/rotation, hearing, seeing, depth perception

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.