Heavy Equipment Operator - Louisville, Nebraska

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Job Description:

This position is located in Louisville, Nebraska.

Tentative start date is in early September.

Essential duties:

• Operate heavy earth-moving equipment such as dozers, excavators, loaders, mining trucks, scrapers, and more in all aspects of mining.
• Perform proper equipment startup and shutdown procedures along with daily servicing of equipment.
• Operate within the acceptable range of all gauges on the instrumentation panel.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety policies, and state and federal environmental regulations in a safe manner consistent with North American Mining standards.
• Practice defensive driving and operating at all times.

Other duties:

• Work with other equipment operators in a safe and organized manner.
• Assist in water management activities, reclamation, load/haul, construction, and maintenance activities, as necessary.
• Perform utility work and operate utility equipment.
• Assist the maintenance department with routine repairs.
• Keep the supervisor informed of any potential problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must understand basic mechanical workings of heavy equipment to prevent damage.
• Operate equipment properly within tolerances as well as perform preventative maintenance and servicing on occasion.
• Must have the ability to work with GPS units in the equipment.
• Having the knowledge and ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations.
• Ability to recognize unsafe and adverse conditions and the knowledge to correct them.

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience operating heavy off-road construction equipment preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, night shifts, and weekends.

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

EEO Statement:

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