Heavy Equipment Operator & Mentor – Mining

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Parshall (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking a heavy equipment operator for the Henderson Mill site in Colorado. You will operate multiple heavy machines, perform pre-shift inspections and support maintenance in a 24/7 operation, with safety as the top priority.

The role includes training other Operations staff, using a computer dispatch system, and advancing through internal progression opportunities. On-site employees receive a $1,450 monthly housing allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least two years in trade.
• Proficiency operating at least two pieces of heavy equipment.
• Must complete academic and practical competencies required and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude and pass a written assessment.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment
• Trains and mentors other Operations employees
• Communicates through computer dispatching system or two-way radio
• Performs pre-shift inspection of equipment
• Performs equipment preventative maintenance such as adding fuel, coolant, oil and air as necessary
• Performs Operations support activities
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Train and mentor Operations staff

Dispatch/communication systems

Tools

Dispatch system

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking a heavy equipment operator for the Henderson Mill site in Colorado. You will operate multiple heavy machines, perform pre-shift inspections and support maintenance in a 24/7 operation, with safety as the top priority.

The role includes training other Operations staff, using a computer dispatch system, and advancing through internal progression opportunities. On-site employees receive a $1,450 monthly housing allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.