Dragline Technician - Phoenix, AZ

North American Mining

About The Position

Operates Dragline to mine Aggregate Limestone. Job Description: 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. With North American Mining, you’re not just getting a team with decades of successful mining projects under our belts. You’re getting a long-term partner that approaches each job with professionalism to provide experience-based solutions. Your goals are our goals, and we deliver reliable, consistent production.

Requirements

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
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
Clean MVR
Ability to work rotating shifts

Nice To Haves

Prior dragline operating experience a plus

Responsibilities

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
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