Mine Operations: Heavy Equipment Operator I

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

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, AZ is seeking a Support Equipment Operator I to perform heavy equipment operations in support of production. You will handle de-watering, material delivery, berm maintenance and surface upkeep with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires at least six months of mobile equipment experience, completion of required safety training, and the ability to work on a site-based team.

Qualifications

• Six months of mobile equipment operating experience.
• Ability to complete required safety training and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in support of production including de-watering, materials delivery, maintaining berms, and surface maintenance at a skilled level.
• Operate heavy equipment which may include but is not limited to: haul trucks, water trucks, rubber tire dozers, track dozers, excavators, motor graders and front-end loaders
• May assist with training and mentoring of other equipment operators
• Responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and potential hazards
• Understand start-up/shut-down, parking, mounting/dismounting, LOTOTO, emergency, fire, working with ground personnel, and Blue Stake
• May perform road building, managing stockpiles, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching
• Understand equipment components and practices that reduce component damage and wear
• May perform operations support activities such as barricading shovels and assisting with power cable moves
• Performs pre-shift inspection of equipment
• Communicates through computer dispatching system or two-way radio
• May perform minor maintenance activities
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Mobile equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, AZ is seeking a Support Equipment Operator I to perform heavy equipment operations in support of production. You will handle de-watering, material delivery, berm maintenance and surface upkeep with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires at least six months of mobile equipment experience, completion of required safety training, and the ability to work on a site-based team.