What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Equipment Operator II - Site Services position at Freeport McMoRan?
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.
Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.
At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! Visit Welcome to Leadville, Colorado 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 highly 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 be asked to assist with project work that may include : establishing ramps, establishing pioneer work in non-active mining locations, establishing and maintaining reclamation tailings slopes, and establishing and maintaining reclamation stockpile slopes
- May perform operations support activities such as barricading shovels and assisting with power cable moves
- Communicates through computer dispatching system or two-way radio
- Performs pre-shift inspection of equipment
- May perform minor maintenance activities
- Perform other duties as required
What You Bring To Freeport
Preferred Qualifications
What We Offer You
The estimated pay range for this role is currently $26.50 - $36.50 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. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.
What We Require
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 HRSC@fmi.com .
Salary : $27 - $37
