Dragline Technician - Fort Myers

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Job Description:

Title: Dragline Technician

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Reports to:Operations Supervisor

Department: Operations

Essential Duties:

• Operates a dragline in all modes of digging, spoiling and propelling utilizing hand levers and foot pedals to rotate machine and position boom above excavation point; raises and lowers bucket to material; drags bucket forward to load material, rotates machine and lets bucket back out to dump.
• Assists supervisor with maintaining consistent dig sequence and windrow placement.
• Anticipates walking pad requirements and requests grading assistance to eliminate down time on the machine.
• Inspects rope and predicts tooth changes.
• Assist other crew members to maintain positive, engaged and safe work environment.
• Performs job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures and State and Federal environmental regulations.

Other Duties:

• Assists with all repair and component replacements.
• At times, may be required to drive a company vehicle, must maintain a valid driving record (MVR) and in good standings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Prior demonstrated ability operating heavy equipment in a construction or mining environment. Ability to be trained in safe dragline operation, digging, spoiling and moving machine to maximize machine efficiency and reduce operating cost. Ability to work with other crew members and work as a team player is a must.

Education, Training and Experience:

Prior on-the-job experience as a heavy equipment operator is required. Ability to be trained in the safe operations of a dragline is a must.

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior dragline operating experience a plus.
• Clean MVR.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

EEO Statement:

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.