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About this Construction Operator role at Sawtooth Mining

Sawtooth Mining · Onsite · Longview, TX

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Employee Type: Regular

The desired candidate will perform safe and efficient construction equipment operation, and other duties as assigned by the construction manager and/or the site supervisor.

Job Description:
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Operate various types of construction equipment to perform tasks such as leveling, shaping, and excavating surfaces
  • Perform all job duties per OSHA and MSHA laws and regulations, established company safety policies, and state and federal environmental regulations in a safe manner consistent with the Mitigation Resources of North America safety culture
  • Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on the equipment to ensure proper functioning
  • Perform various physical duties as directed by the site supervisor, such as installation of structures, erosion matting, silt fencing, seeding, and fueling
  • Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively
  • Willing to be cross-trained and task trained on all construction and ancillary equipment
  • Move, secure, install, build, load, or unload materials
  • Moves items from place to place, according to the direction of the site supervisor
  • Extended periods of travel will be required

OTHER DUTIES: 

  • Work with other ancillary equipment in a safe and organized manner
  • Assist in water management, reclamation, load/haul, and maintenance activities, as necessary
  • Miscellaneous work related to stream mitigation activities and operation of ancillary equipment. Some of these activities will occur outside the cab of the equipment
  • Assist with any maintenance needs for routine repairs
  • Keep the supervisor informed of any potential problems
  • Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as graders, bulldozers, and loaders
    • Familiarity with GPS equipment is a plus
    • Knowledge of proper equipment operation techniques and safety procedures
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must understand basic mechanical workings of construction equipment to operate properly, within tolerances, and perform preventative maintenance and servicing on occasion
  • Knowledge and ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations
  • Ability to recognize unsafe and adverse conditions and the knowledge to correct them

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two years of experience operating off-road construction equipment


EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.

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About Sawtooth Mining

As part of the NACCO Natural Resources portfolio of businesses, which includes North American Coal and North American Mining, Sawtooth Mining brings the benefit of over 110 years of mining experience. Our actions result from the core value of responsible behavior – in our customer relationships, our focus on safety, our involvement in the communities where we live and work, and our care for the environment.

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