Heavy Equipment Surface Operator: Loader & Railcar Expert

International Minerals Carlsbad, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. seeks a Safety-focused Surface Operator to support its Storage and Loading operations. You will be responsible for bulk loading of railcars and trucks, operating heavy equipment, and assisting coworkers with daily production tasks.

The ideal candidate will have heavy-equipment experience, work well with minimal supervision, and demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety. Training and equipment qualification tests are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
• Willing to complete all Storage and Loading training phases.
• Ability to pass equipment qualification tests for assigned machinery.
• Experience operating heavy equipment or willingness to learn.
• Strong safety mindset, dependability, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Load bulk material into railcars and trucks safely and accurately.
• Operate front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, shuttle wagons, vacuum trucks, and skid steers.
• Complete required training and equipment qualification tests for assigned machinery.
• Inspect equipment before use and report mechanical, operational, or safety concerns.
• Open and close railcar doors using fall-protection equipment.
• Perform work on top of railcars and elevated areas when assigned.
• Wash equipment, scales, and designated work areas.
• Assist with vacuum-truck activities and removal of dust and material from tunnels.
• Clean screens, screws, tunnels, loading areas, and production equipment.
• Perform manual cleanup using tools as needed.
• Assist coworkers with loading, cleanup, equipment operation, and other production activities.
• Monitor storage and loading processes and identify operational problems.
• Identify and correct routine problems within the scope of the position.
• Follow operating instructions and learn new equipment and procedures.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work areas.
• Use required PPE and follow safety rules.
• Encourage crew members to comply with safety requirements.
• Perform additional surface production and storage/loading duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Safety-focused

Independent work

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Front-end loaders

Forklifts

Dump trucks

Shuttle wagons

Vacuum trucks

Skid steers

Job description

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. seeks a Safety-focused Surface Operator to support its Storage and Loading operations. You will be responsible for bulk loading of railcars and trucks, operating heavy equipment, and assisting coworkers with daily production tasks.

The ideal candidate will have heavy-equipment experience, work well with minimal supervision, and demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety. Training and equipment qualification tests are required.