Support Equipment Operator I - Mine Operations

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

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support production at our Arizona operations. You will operate haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire dozers, track dozers, excavators, motor graders and front-end loaders, and perform pre-shift inspections.

Six months of mobile equipment operating experience and a high school diploma or GED are required. Compensation for this role ranges from $24 to $32 per hour; base pay only, with additional discretionary

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience.
• Complete required competencies and safety assessment per internal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in production support (haul trucks, water trucks, dozers, excavators, graders, loaders).
• May assist with training and mentoring of other operators.
• Perform pre-shift inspection of equipment.
• Communicate via dispatch or two-way radio.
• May perform minor maintenance and other duties as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Why You Should Apply For This Job

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner. We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

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

Benefits

• We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more.

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $24 - $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. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here: Total Rewards Estimate

Safety / Work Conditions

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

• Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or


• Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [e-mail].

Nearest Major Market: Prescott

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