Mining Equipment Operator

Title: Mining Equipment Operator Location: Ochlocknee, Georgia Department: Mining Reports To: Mining Supervisor Job Summary: • The Heavy Equipment Operator utilizes a variety of heavy equipment including scrapers, dozers, excavators, mine haul trucks and backhoes to mine and transport clay. Essential Functions: • Operates heavy equipment such as those listed above in a safe manner. • Records quantity of material mined as well as the hours of operation of the equipment. • Lubricates and provides routine maintenance of equipment. • Keeps areas clean and free of clutter. • Follows all safety rules and regulations • Performs other duties as assigned. • Mine raw material at Mine, utilizing a variety of heavy equipment. • Count and record amount of raw material removed from mine and transported to various locations. • Ability to service and operate mine equipment (i.e., haul trucks, backhoe, excavator, tractor, bulldozer and road grader). • Services forklifts, line truck and heavy duty equipment. • Tracks and files Daily inspection forms. • Must be able to work independently with limited supervision. • Must act in accordance with WE CARE. • Participates in improvement activities. • Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri. • May require valid commercial driver’s license. • Evidence of ability to operate heavy equipment safely. • Ability to read mining maps as necessary. Experience: • Must meet Oil-Dri assessment requirements • Valid Commercial Driver’s License Desired • Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents. • Receive training, and operate equipment associated with the mine, (i.e., dozers, excavators, water wagon, ore haul trucks, scraper, grader). • Work with Plant Maintenance personnel to learn maintenance skills. • Previous experience with heavy duty equipment operation • Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work. • Maintenance background helpful. • Ability to work in safe manner. • Good communication skills • Physical endurance to withstand operation of geared equipment and to withstand heavy physical labor required. • Ability to walk and work on uneven, rocky or sloped terrain. • Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and inclines while carrying tools. • Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently. • Must be able to hear radio communications. • Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment. • Must meet all physical requirements of the position. Hire Rate: $26.09