Mine Equipment Operator — Milling & Mining with 401(k) + PTO

Oil--dri-Corporation-of-Americ; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Health and dental coverage

Fitness and wellness reimbursement

Annual merit increase opportunity

Job summary

Taft Production Company in Taft, California, is seeking a Mine Equipment Operator to join a 3-person crew. You will rotate between mining and milling operations, ensuring quality specs are met and equipment runs smoothly on site.

The role requires reading/writing English, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Base pay starts at $29.00/hr with a top out at $29.81/hr after 90 days, plus benefits and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Desirable to have 6 months experience operating mining equipment.
• Must read and write English and follow directions.
• Proficient with computers and basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to operate mining equipment independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete process quality specs as mandated.
• Operate milling and screening when not mining and assist with elevators/baghouses.
• Monitor waterflow and record necessary data.
• Perform lockout/tagout and confined space procedures; troubleshoot milling issues.
• Run samples to maintain product specs and adjust processes accordingly.
• Operate machinery including loaders, haul trucks, graders, excavators, water trucks, tractors.
• Work any shift; assist with vacation coverage and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mine equipment operation

English reading/writing

Computer basics

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Front-end loader

HM400 haul truck

Graders

Excavators

Water trucks

Tractors

Job description

Taft Production Company in Taft, California, is seeking a Mine Equipment Operator to join a 3-person crew. You will rotate between mining and milling operations, ensuring quality specs are met and equipment runs smoothly on site.

The role requires reading/writing English, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Base pay starts at $29.00/hr with a top out at $29.81/hr after 90 days, plus benefits and retirement contributions.