What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Equipment Operator position at Westmoreland Mining LLC?
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION’S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for safe operation of major earth moving equipment used in surface mining including: Track Dozers, Track Excavators, large Front End Loaders, Motor Graders, Haul Truck and Water Trucks. Position requires boarding and de-boarding of equipment and accessing inspection points to perform machine inspections. Work will be completed in varying extremes of environmental conditions with exposure to dust, noise, and adverse weather. Work may be performed on a multi-shift rotation. Schedule may include weekend work and work weeks in excess of 40 hours. Duties require some moderate laboring of repetitive sustained physical effort: walking, climbing sweeping, shoveling, service jobs, minor mechanical duties or standing on uneven terrain, and lifting & carrying of materials up to 50#. Work must be performed in strict compliance with all Company, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrate-able physical skill and ability to operate heavy rubber-tired mining equipment. Selected candidates must pass a field operating proficiency test. Candidates must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and to interact with other production personnel to ensure teamwork and safe, efficient production operations.Pre-employment physicals / drug screenings, personal & criminal backgrounds checks will be conducted on all candidates that receive a conditional offer. Successful applicant must possess a valid driver’s license through duration of employment. Successful applicant must meet all insurability requirements as specified by Westmoreland’s policies or Driver’s insurance provider.
