Temporary Summer Worker- Equipment Operator Freeport-McMoRan

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 35,128 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Temporary Summer Worker - Equipment Operator in Leadville, Colorado. This entry-level position supports operations in a safety-focused industrial setting with tasks including equipment operation and maintenance. Candidates should be able to follow safety instructions and communicate in English. The estimated pay ranges from $25.50 to $26.00 per hour, with a potential requirement for medical exams and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Ability to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and/or maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Perform area housekeeping, operation of processing/mobile equipment, and tools.
• Conduct equipment and facility inspection and maintenance.

Skills

Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions

Ability to communicate in English related to job assignments

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dozer

Loader

Excavator

Haul truck

Water Truck

Job description

Job: Temporary Summer Worker- Equipment Operator

At Climax Molybdenum, 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.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Where You Will Work

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.

This entry-level position supports operations and/or maintenance areas in an industrial setting. Employees work in environments where the primary objective is safe production. There are many work activities taking place at one time, and work tasks may change many times during a work shift.

• Area housekeeping to include tasks such as shoveling, using a fire hose, and digging
• Operation of processing/mobile equipment
• Operation of hand/power tools
• Equipment/facility inspection and maintenance
• Other tasks as assigned

What You Bring To Freeport

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED
• Equipment operation experience such as Dozer, Loader, Excavator, Haul truck, Water Truck

What We Offer You

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $25.50 - $26.00/hour.

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

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.