What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Contour Mining?
Responsibilities
To operate equipment safely, and efficiently while adhering to all company policies and MSHA / OSHA regulations, while meeting all production goas.
- Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
- Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and / or required
- Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
- Participate in routine maintenance to include but not limited to greasing / fueling equipment daily
- Practice workplace safety
- General daily preventative equipment maintenance
- Light labor work as needed
- Able to operate some / all : excavator, haul truck (rigid frame / articulated), bulldozer, motor grader, roller, water truck, backhoe, farm tractor
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge
Skills
Personal Attributes
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
Operators have a physically strenuous and demanding job. He / she will be lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects. The operator will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The operator must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.
Environmental Demands
Operators must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. He / she may at times be exposed to dangerous and / or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose, and skin from irritation and infections.
Mental Demands
Operators must work independently and are expected to maintain a schedule of work. Any problems or inconveniences may result in increased stress to complete tasks in a limited time.