What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portable Crusher Operator position at Titan America?
Overview
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Portable Crusher Operator to join our team in Virginia. This position will be on the team for the safe relocation and operation of the portable crusher.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT
- Visual inspection of plant feed
- Visual inspection of crusher plant, conveyors and related equipment
- Ensure crusher is level at all times
- Maintain site cleanliness, and perform general labor activities, including but not limited to shoveling in and around the belts and crusher
- Checks stockpile to ensure product quality and mix material to desired consistency
- Prep material with a pulverizer or hammer as needed
- Perform daily checks on conveyors, screen deck and crusher box
- Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance work on machinery (mechanical experience preferred)
- Report crusher issues and needed wear items to the foreman in a timely manner
- Monitor the plant to ensure the plant is running safely and production is consistent
- Listen for unusual noise or indications for potential issues
- Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material
- Monitor dust emissions and use dust suppression as needed
- Perform tracked conveyor moves as needed
- Adjust crusher settings to optimize performance and gradation
- Collect materials samples for laboratory testing
- Maintain strong communications with ground labor to ensure efficient and safe workflow
- Complete all necessary daily paperwork. May include but not limited to, area site inspection, daily activity logs, vehicle inspection logs, hours of service, etc.
- Remove build up from under or around crushers and belt-lines
- Inspects belt scale and clean daily & record scale readings
- Shut down equipment as required in the event of an emergency, blockages or end of shift
- Conduct daily pre/post-shift safety inspections
Qualifications
- Previous mining or construction experience is preferred
- Previous experience operating heavy equipment (loaders, dozers, excavators, etc.)
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Effective verbal and written communications skills
- Knowledge of surface mining and sand production, practices and applications preferred
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices
- Previous crushing experience would be an asset
- Ability to perform manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds
- Have mechanical knowledge and experience with general equipment maintenance
- Flexible to work extended hours, and weekends when required
- Capable of working independently
- Able to promote a positive and safe work environment in a physically demanding and fast paced work environment
- Comfortable working outdoors, in extreme weather conditions, and in a noisy and dusty environment
- Welding/torch cutting experience preferred
- Knowledge of soils, sand and aggregate classification to help produce spec material through the crushing operation
- Must be willing to travel to other work sites
- Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s report
