Dragline Operator

High5; Elburn (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

High5 seeks an experienced Dragline Operator to perform underwater sand and gravel extraction and site preparation with excavators and dozers as needed.

The role includes preventative maintenance and strict adherence to SHE policies, PPE usage, and team safety culture. A High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of dragline experience are required; day shift hours are 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, with overtime as directed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of dragline operating experience required.
• Willing to work holidays, weekends, varying shifts and overtime as directed.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain dragline equipment and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwater sand and gravel extraction tasks and site prep with excavators and dozers as needed.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on dragline and related equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Adhere to all SHE policies and wear PPE; maintain clear communication within the team.

Skills

Dragline operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Welding experience

Math/Reading/Writing (English)

Haul trucks/ loaders experience

MSHA Part 48 training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

All Dragline operational duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and the individual works as a team member. This Dragline is a Manitowoc 4600 friction type with twin diesel engines. This is an Operating Engineer 150 position and will work the day shift subject to change

.
Dragline Operators are given primary responsibility of performing all underwater sand & gravel extraction tasks to include site preparation with excavators and dozers when needed. The position also requires all preventative maintenance tasks that pertain to the safe operation and upkeep of the draglin

e.
The schedule for the Dragline Operator role is day shift between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Monday through Saturd

AY.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMP

• LISHUnderstands and complies with all Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies to assure that safety, health, and environmental behaviours are the first priority of the busin
• ess.The Dragline extraction teams are sand & gravel pits with a nominal extraction depth of 50’-65’ and work within plant mobile equipment with a salaried supervisor coordinating team activities. Tasks and equipment utilized are changed per requirements of plant needs; therefore, individuals must possess a variety of mining skills
• ets.Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behavi

ors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKIN

G FORRequired Education: High School Diploma

/GEDRequired Work Experience: Must have 5 years of experience in Dragline operat

ions.
Additional Require

• ments:Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain Dragline mobile equi
• pment.Must be willing to work holidays, weekends, various shifts and overtime as dir
• ected.Demonstrated ability for positive contributions when working within
• teams.Demonstrated ability to operate Dragline mobile equi
• pment.Must possess basic computer s
• kills.Possess communication s
• kills.Previous welding, cutting experience a
• plus.Basic math, reading, and writing skills required (En
• glish)Haul trucks, loaders, and various mine equipment experience pre
• ferredPart 48 MSHA tr
• ainingLocal 150 pre
• ferredSuccessful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Client approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit