Heavy Equipment Operator, Quarry

Minerals Technologies•Lucerne Valley, CA

3d•$29 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers. We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly. Specialty Minerals Inc., a Minerals Technologies company, is the largest supplier and global leader in providing Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) and Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) specially designed for customers' application needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to safely operate and monitor heavy equipment and mobile machinery.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational and equipment-related issues.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to train and transfer knowledge to other employees.
Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making in a production environment.
Ability to maintain a high level of dependability, integrity, and professionalism.
Ability to comply with all safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions.
Enter and exit mobile equipment frequently.
Operate, monitor, and adjust equipment controls.
Use hand tools and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.
Visually inspect equipment, work areas, and quarry materials.
Read, write, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
Complete operational records and related documentation accurately.
Remain aware of surrounding personnel, equipment, and changing work conditions.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in mining, quarry operations, construction, heavy equipment operation, or industrial manufacturing is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of quarry operations, heavy equipment, and production processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate water trucks to control dust on quarry roads and plant areas.
Operate motor graders to maintain quarry roads and access routes.
Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to: D9 Dozer, IR DM45 Drill, IR ECM 670 Drill, Production haul trucks, CAT 988 Front-End Loader, CAT 992C Front-End Loader, CAT 992G Front-End Loader, CAT 950 Mill Loader, Bobcat equipment, Guzzler vacuum truck, Freightliner truck.
Perform drilling and blasting support activities, including blast planning, initiation activities, and explosives inventory management.
Operate crushing equipment and support quarry production processes.
Load trucks and transport stone throughout the quarry.
Break and process material to meet production requirements.
Conduct equipment inspections and identify operational or maintenance concerns.
Maintain compliance with all company, MSHA, OSHA, environmental, and safety requirements.
Train and mentor employees in the safe operation of equipment when qualified to do so.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with special projects and operational needs as required.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and departmental training activities.