Heavy Equipment Operator - Kensington Mine Juneau, AK

Alaska Aggregate Products, LLC; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Aggregate Products, LLC in Juneau seeks an Equipment Operator responsible for operating heavy equipment such as dozers and excavators safely. This role involves daily checks, maintenance, and ensuring safe operation to avoid injury and property damage.

The position requires proficiency in equipment usage and a valid driver license. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Join a team committed to safety and quality work in the Kensington mine site operations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license is required.
• Proficiency with heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for earth moving operations.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment safety

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

D-6 Dozer

D-8 Dozer

245 Excavators

330 Excavators

450 Excavators

Job description

Job Title

Equipment Operator

Department / Location

Operations / Kensington mine site

Reports To

Project Manager / Crew Foreman

Status

Full Time, Temporary

EEO Statement

Alaska Aggregate Products LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.

Summary

The Equipment Operator position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of equipment such as front‑end loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, compactors and other pieces of equipment. Work is performed per the supervisor’s instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs. Equipment Operators are responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and securing all equipment.

Essential Functions

• Operate heavy equipment used in earth moving operations to build, level, and excavate land surfaces.
• Use equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Maintain and turn in daily records of equipment inspection.
• Fuel, oil, and grease equipment daily.
• Change worn or broken GET (teeth / cutting edges, etc.).
• Use hand‑held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Maintain the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs.
• Report any damage immediately to supervisor.
• Use heavy equipment for its intended purpose with little or no assistance.
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Help identify hazardous conditions on the job site.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably be able to perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience (Minimum)

• A valid driver license.
• Must be proficient with the following:
• D‑6 Dozer
• D‑8 Dozer
• 245 Excavators
• 330 Excavators
• 450 Excavators
• Equipment safety

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED.
• MSHA certification.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to read and follow plans, specifications, sketches and grade/mapping control.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain equipment and follow related procedures.
• Ability to see details at a distance.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Ability to judge the distance between you and other objects.
• Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully.
• Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to wear protective clothing.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.