Mobile Equipment Operator - Closure Maintenance, Ridgeway

Rio Tinto • Ridgeway, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated and safety-focused operator to join our team at Ridgeway, supporting day-to-day site operations across a 2,000-acre former mining site near Ridgeway, South Carolina. Ridgeway is a Rio Tinto-owned site with legacy infrastructure including a tailings storage facility and multiple water storage facilities, and is now focused on long-term closure, monitoring and rehabilitation activities. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-managed site, and can work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. The role supports a broad mix of responsibilities including vegetation maintenance, roadway upkeep for safe site access, equipment operation, site logistics and contractor oversight for ad hoc works.

Requirements

• A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A valid US Driver’s License
• Experience operating machinery such as skid steers, excavators, front end loaders and graders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A self-starter who can take initiative and manage day-to-day work with minimal supervision
• A positive, respectful and inclusive attitude
• Strong communication skills and willingness to follow site procedures and directions
• Willingness to complete or maintain required training and competency for site equipment operation
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience in site-based maintenance, civil, earthmoving, farming, rehabilitation, construction or other heavy equipment environments will be highly regarded
• Innovative thinking to assist in identifying and implementing sustainable technology for operations and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting vegetation maintenance and management across the site, particularly during the growing season from now through November
• Maintaining roadways and access routes to ensure safe movement across the site
• Performing inspections and other operations and maintenance activities at the site
• Operating site equipment such as skid steers, small excavators, front end loaders, graders and farm-style tractors
• Conducting pre-start inspections and identifying equipment, access or safety issues
• Assisting with site logistics, including monitoring inventory of consumables and supporting equipment maintenance needs
• Overseeing contractors completing ad hoc site projects as required
• Following site procedures, work plans and supervisor direction while showing initiative in day-to-day tasks
• Working safely and effectively on your own and as part of a team
• Contributing to a respectful, inclusive and supportive work environment

Benefits

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees