General Site - Basic Operator

Job summary

The operator is responsible for running heavy mobile equipment in a continuous mining operation and assisting maintenance personnel with repairs. Duties include inspecting equipment, performing routine service tasks like lubrication and refueling, and maintaining accurate operating logs.

Job details

Position Summary The employee in this classification is responsible for the operation of a variety of heavy mobile equipment on an assigned shift in a continuous mining operation. This responsibility will include assisting maintenance personnel. Duties & Responsibilities Typical but not all inclusive, the Basic Operator's duties are as follows: To operate a variety of heavy equipment required in coal mining operation and to inspect the equipment to ensure proper operation, to report the need of major repairs and to maintain operating and service logs. To clean, lubricate and refuel equipment, including any major adjustments and other service requirements associated with the particular type and kind of equipment operated. To assist with repairs and major overhauls of the equipment. The incumbent will also perform other related and assigned duties associated with overall mining operations. Qualifications Grade 12 or GED. Must be physically fit and have the ability to co-operate and work effectively with other employees. A valid class 3A license (or be willing to obtain a 3A license within the first 3 months of employment) Working Conditions The incumbent will also perform duties related to and associated with the Mining operations. Position is located on a mine site so the employee will be working in an environment that is susceptible to the weather. A combination of indoor and outdoor work is required for this position.

What you’ll do

The operator is responsible for running heavy mobile equipment in a continuous mining operation and assisting maintenance personnel with repairs. Duties include inspecting equipment, performing routine service tasks like lubrication and refueling, and maintaining accurate operating logs.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma or GED and be physically fit to perform the duties. A valid class 3A license is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain one within the first three months of employment.

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Heavy equipment operation
• Equipment inspection
• Maintenance assistance
• Lubrication
• Refueling
• Service logging
• Coal mining operations
• Equipment Inspection
• Equipment Maintenance
• 3A Pesticide Applicator License
• Operations

Job areas

• Trades
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• General Operator
• Miner / Mining Worker
• Miners and Quarriers
• Helpers--Extraction Workers

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