Support Equipment Operator Trainee - Mine Operations

Freeport McMoRanBagdad, AZ
$21 - $27Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, this entry level position will provide basic training for several careers within Freeport to support operations and/or maintenance areas in an industrial setting (e.g. Mill, Mine, Tailings, Haulage, etc). Once trained to basic skills, duties may include the operation of mobile heavy and light equipment in support of production including de-watering, materials delivery, maintaining berms, surface maintenance and general work area cleaning and orderly duties. The position will work in environments where there are many activities taking place at one time and where work tasks change many times during a work shift. The primary objective is safe production in a part-time schedule. Varied work schedules are available.

Requirements

  • No previous experience required
  • Required to follow all site safety and proper procedures
  • Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
  • Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures and applicable safety standards
  • Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
  • The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
  • Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
  • Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
  • Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
  • Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

  • Operation of mobile equipment (e.g. haul trucks, forklifts, track dozers, water trucks, front-end loaders, pipe handling trucks, and maintenance carrier service trucks).
  • May assist with blasting activities
  • Performs handling, lifting and/or transport of materials such as tools and equipment via light vehicle and haul roads.
  • May assist with and perform regular work area audits and note and report any issues and/or concerns.
  • Performs equipment and/or facility maintenance.
  • Responsible for receiving materials from the warehouse and delivering to appropriate locations within the mine facilities.
  • Assists with and performs surface operations such as: unloading trucks, unloading material bins, and arranging truck deliveries.
  • Performs work area cleaning and orderly duties.
  • Does not manage people, function, projects or programs.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
  • Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
  • Internal progression opportunities
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