Shovel Operator I: Safe Loading & Grade Control

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Arizona is seeking a shovel operator to maintain grade and slopes during dig operations and oversee the shovel loading area.

The role requires knowledge of startup/shutdown, LOTOTO, safety procedures, equipment components, pre-shift inspections, and occasional maintenance. The ideal candidate has 6 months of mobile equipment experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Six months of mobile equipment operating experience.
• Completion of academic and practical competencies required (Line of Progression for internal employees where LOP exists) and ability to pass a safety written assessment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain proper grade on benches and drop cuts; maintain proper slopes when digging finals.
• Safely operate and manage the shovel loading area.
• Know and safely perform startup/shutdown, LOTOTO, emergency, run-away, power cable, brakes, horn signals, high-wall safety, and related procedures.
• Know equipment components such as bucket, hoist cables, rope systems, and tracks.
• Perform pre-shift inspections; keep loading area clean; assist with minor maintenance and operations support as needed.

Skills

Mobile equipment operating experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Arizona is seeking a shovel operator to maintain grade and slopes during dig operations and oversee the shovel loading area.

The role requires knowledge of startup/shutdown, LOTOTO, safety procedures, equipment components, pre-shift inspections, and occasional maintenance. The ideal candidate has 6 months of mobile equipment experience and a high school diploma.