Support Equipment Operator I - Mill

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, AZ is seeking a heavy equipment operator to support production. You will operate haul trucks, dozers, excavators, and other heavy machinery, while performing pre-shift inspections and following safety procedures.

Responsibilities include learning procedures, staying aware of hazards, and contributing to road and stockpile tasks. The role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience.
• Ability to pass required training and safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in support of production including de-watering, materials delivery, and surface maintenance at a skilled level.
• Operate heavy equipment such as haul trucks, water trucks, dozers, excavators, graders and loaders as assigned.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and follow start-up/shut-down procedures.
• Adhere to safety policies and LOTOTO/Blue Stake requirements, and communicate via dispatch or radio.
• Support training of other operators and assist with road/stockpile tasks as needed.
• Work non-standard schedules as part of a 24/7 operation.

Skills

Mobile equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world. Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

• 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 any potential hazards
• Responsible for knowing the following procedures: start-up and shut-down, parking, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out Tag-Out Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency, fire, working with ground personnel, and Blue Stake
• May perform the following duties: road building, managing stockpiles, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching
• Responsible for understanding 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

What You Bring To Freeport

• Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently$24.00-32.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer