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Heavy Equipment Operator I

United States, Kermit · Job Posted December 22, 2025
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Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation of heavy mobile equipment at the plant site including inspection, documentation, escalation of equipment issues while working in an open pit mining production environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Pre-start checks Start-up, park-up, shutdown and communication procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturers’ and/or site requirements
  • In case of emergency, understand and follow emergency procedures
  • Responsible for safe operating practices, including operating controls, monitoring gauges and systems, conducting safety checks and use of two-way radio
  • Equipment is operated within vehicle limitations as specified by the manufacturer and/or site requirements
  • Ensure the machine is operated in a manner that maximizes tire life and equipment life
  • Records are maintained in accordance with site requirements
  • Loading and hauling operations are carried out with all types of materials in all weather conditions by day and night
  • within safety requirements and accurate delivery of material to assigned dump location
  • Work is completed in accordance with the agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the equipment
  • Zero equipment damage due to negligence or not following procedure
  • Report any safety or mechanical problems with the equipment in accordance with company procedures
  • Perform other work required or as directed

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Mobile equipment operations experience (minimum of 2 years)
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • reach with hands and arms
  • and talk or hear
  • Required to stand
  • walk
  • and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, sit and climb or balance
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • Capable of working flexible hours when required
  • Must be able to tolerate conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat

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