General Equip Operator/Truck Driver

Westmoreland Mining LLC • Savage, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for safe operation of major earth moving equipment used in surface mining including: Haul Trucks, Track Dozers, Track Excavators, large Front End Loaders, Motor Graders, and Water Trucks. Position requires boarding and de-boarding of equipment and accessing inspection points to perform machine inspections. Work will be completed in varying extremes of environmental conditions with exposure to dust, noise, and adverse weather. Work may be performed on a multi-shift rotation. Schedule may include weekend work and work weeks in excess of 40 hours. Duties require some moderate laboring of repetitive sustained physical effort: walking, climbing sweeping, shoveling, service jobs, minor mechanical duties or standing on uneven terrain, and lifting & carrying of materials up to 50#. Work must be performed in strict compliance with all Company, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Demonstrate-able physical skill and ability to operate heavy rubber-tired mining equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to interact with other production personnel to ensure teamwork and safe, efficient production operations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license through duration of employment.
• Meet all insurability requirements as specified by Westmoreland’s policies or Driver’s insurance provider.

Nice To Haves

• Pass a field operating proficiency test.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of major earth moving equipment used in surface mining including: Haul Trucks, Track Dozers, Track Excavators, large Front End Loaders, Motor Graders, and Water Trucks.
• Boarding and de-boarding of equipment and accessing inspection points to perform machine inspections.
• Performing moderate laboring of repetitive sustained physical effort: walking, climbing sweeping, shoveling, service jobs, minor mechanical duties or standing on uneven terrain, and lifting & carrying of materials up to 50#.
• Strict compliance with all Company, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed