Heavy Equipment Operator 1 or 2 - EBM

Sibanye Stillwater; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator at East Boulder Mine, McLeod, MT. The role involves operating loaders, dozers, haul trucks, and related equipment to support surface operations, road maintenance, and tailings facility construction.

Candidates should have at least one year of heavy equipment experience, strong safety performance, and the ability to communicate clearly. The position follows a 7x7 rotating schedule with day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year heavy equipment operating experience (to include front-end loader, haul truck, water truck, forklift) and skills necessary to meet applicable task proficiency matrix.
• Another heavy mining equipment operating experience (dozer, motor grader, compactor).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in written forms.
• Proven safe working record.
• Understanding of environmental regulations.
• Understanding of safety and health standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders, dozers, haul trucks, compactor, and blade to assist with material handling on the surface, road maintenance, and construction of the tailings storage facility.
• Conduct water systems checks and assist with systems work as needed.
• Site trash handling duties as required.
• Conduct Concentrator and Surface Facilities inspections during mill down cycles.
• Perform other duties as needed upon request of the supervisor.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Front-end loader

Haul truck

Water truck

Forklift

Dozer

Motor grader

Compactor

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator 1 or 2

Location:

East Boulder Mine - McLeod, MT

Schedule:

Rotating - 7X7

Day Shift: 7:00am - 6:30pm

Night Shift: 7:00pm - 6:30am

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Operate loaders, dozers, haul trucks, compactor, and blade to assist with material handling on the surface, road maintenance, and construction of the tailings storage facility. Conduct water systems checks and assist with systems work as needed. Site trash handling duties as required. Conduct Concentrator and Surface Facilities inspections during mill down cycles. Perform other duties as needed upon request of the supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum one (1) year heavy equipment operating experience (to include front-end loader, haul truck, water truck, forklift) and skills necessary to meet applicable task proficiency matrix.
• Other heavy mining equipment operating experience (dozer, motor grader, compactor).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in written forms.
• Proven safe working record.
• Understanding of environmental regulations.
• Understanding of safety and health standards and policies.

Preferred:

• Independent work habits.
• HDPE piping experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Crane operator license.

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.