What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mine Equipment Operator/Laborer position at Adams Construction Company?
Adams Construction Company is one of the oldest asphalt paving firms in Virginia. Since 1946, Adams has participated in the construction of every interstate throughout Virginia and most of the primary highways. Throughout the Company’s growth in Virginia and into North Carolina, it has strived to maintain a family culture in a corporate world.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position directly reports to the mine foreman. All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member. Primary responsibilities include assisting in production functions and maintenance.
DUTIES \ RESPONSIBILITES:
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environment and areas.
- Prioritizes SAFETY, then QUALITY, followed by PRODUCTION
- Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times.
- Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety policies to assure that environmental, health and safety are the first priority.
- Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist as needed to improve EHS.
- Communicates effectively and timely with staff.
- Ensure all work areas are clean, tidy and organized at all times.
- Trains and coaches other employees when needed
- Performs other duties as time permits or as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Able to perform basic math computations
- Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits
- Punctual and reliable; good attendance required
- Good communication skills verbal and listening
- Detail-oriented
- Team-player
- Positive, courteous, and helpful approach
- Motivated and eager to learn new skills
- Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test
- Must be able to travel given certain circumstances, up to but not excluding travel 3 hours away from home site.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma/GED.
Reliable transportation
Previous surface mining experience preferred but not required
Basic math, reading, and writing skills are required (English)
Welding, cutting, and mechanical skills are desired
Previous experience operating wheel loaders or dredges preferred.
BENEFITS
- Health
- Dental
- 401K
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisors, unless otherwise restricted
