Heavy Equipment Operator

Koch•Rosemount, MN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Heavy Equipment Operator at the Pine Bend facility. The operator will be responsible for safely operating heavy mobile equipment in the pet coke loading unit, focusing on loading rail cars, trucks, and coke pile management. Successful candidates will collaborate with teammates to achieve facility goals in safety, production, and quality. The team manages a large pet coke pile and operates a fleet including Komatsu front loaders, dump trucks, a CAT D9 Dozer, and a Sennebogen 860, loading approximately 130 trucks and railcars daily. Pet coke is primarily used as heating fuel.

Requirements

Six (6) months or more of experience operating heavy construction and/or mining field equipment.
Ability to work in an industrial environment as described in the position

Nice To Haves

One (1) year or more of mining or construction experience
One (1) year or more of experience working with construction and/or mining equipment
Experience operating Komatsu WA800 front end loader, CAT D9 Dozer, Sennebogen 860

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment per operating procedures with safety as the top priority
Work rotating 12 hour shifts (DuPont shift schedule pattern) which includes holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
Efficiently and safely operate heavy mobile equipment of various sizes and weights associated with coke loading
Perform minor service and maintenance on equipment
Recognize and document potential job hazards in compliance with company policies
Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals
Perform general housekeeping duties to continuously maintain a safe and clean work environment
Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least twelve (12) hours
Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment