Dragline Operator

IA Construction•Garland, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The dragline operator will safely and efficiently extract various materials at our aggregate plant. This role involves operating and maintaining dragline equipment, promoting a strong safety culture, and performing routine maintenance and repairs. The operator will also be responsible for daily inspections, participating in safety huddles, and communicating effectively with team members.

Requirements

Working knowledge of moving machinery parts and the dangers they pose.
Working knowledge of equipment maintenance such as greasing, fluid levels, adjustments, cables and bucket conditions.
Mobile equipment.
Ability to Learn and follow company policies and procedures.
Receive and apply directives.
Operate mobile equipment.
Utilize all large hand tools applicable to dragline operation.
Identify and overcome all work related hazards.
Identify and report raw material changes.
Maintain personal and professional safety procedures.
Work under direct and indirect supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with peers.
Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
Able to operate equipment efficiently.
Ability to perform tasks as given from supervisors as well as work as part of a team.
Adaptable to changing conditions.
Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and repairs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of dragline operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain dragline.
Promote safe work practices and an excellent safety culture.
Responsible for safe and efficient operation of all equipment.
Complete daily inspections and maintenance checklist.
Participates in pre-shift safety huddles.
Performs routine maintenance and various equipment repairs as needed.
Responsible for reporting incidents and accidents to supervisor or management.
Maintain an open line of communication with team members to promote team productivity.
Responsible to report to plant supervisor or superintendent of any potential safety hazards.
Complete additional tasks as assigned.
Required to take MSHA upon hire and annually and adhere to all MSHA regulations and guidelines.