Heavy Equipment Operator I - Mine Operations

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Support Equipment Operator I to support mine operations in Arizona. You will operate heavy equipment, perform pre-shift inspections, and follow safety procedures to protect yourself and teammates.

This on-site role offers opportunities to mentor others and participate in a comprehensive benefits package described in the posting, with pay in the range shown for the position.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience.
• Candidate must demonstrate aptitude and may be required to pass a written assessment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in production support (de-watering, materials delivery, berm maintenance, surface maintenance).
• Operate equipment including haul trucks, water trucks, dozers, excavators, graders and loaders.
• May assist training and mentoring of other operators.
• Understand changes to work areas and potential hazards.
• Follow start-up/shut-down, parking, mounting/dismounting, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT and emergency procedures.
• Road building, stockpile management, road surface maintenance, and trenching.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and communicate via dispatch or radio.
• May perform minor maintenance and other duties as required.

Skills

Mobile equipment operating experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Support Equipment Operator I to support mine operations in Arizona. You will operate heavy equipment, perform pre-shift inspections, and follow safety procedures to protect yourself and teammates.

This on-site role offers opportunities to mentor others and participate in a comprehensive benefits package described in the posting, with pay in the range shown for the position.