Dragline Technician - Phoenix, AZ

CURRENT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.

Job Description:

Essential Duties:

• Operates a dragline in all modes of digging, spoiling and propelling utilizing hand levers and foot pedals to rotate machine and position boom above excavation point; raises and lowers bucket to material; drags bucket forward to load material, rotates machine and lets bucket back out to dump.
• Assists supervisor with maintaining consistent dig sequence and windrow placement.
• Anticipates walking pad requirements and requests grading assistance to eliminate down time on the machine.
• Inspects rope and predicts tooth changes.
• Assist other crew members to maintain positive, engaged and safe work environment.
• Performs job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures and State and Federal environmental regulations.

Other Duties:

• Assists with all repair and component replacements.
• At times, may be required to drive a company vehicle, must maintain a valid driving record (MVR) and in good standings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior demonstrated ability operating heavy equipment in a construction or mining environment.
• Ability to be trained in safe dragline operation, digging, spoiling and moving machine to maximize machine efficiency and reduce operating cost.
• Ability to work with other crew members and work as a team player is a must.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Prior on-the-job experience as a heavy equipment operator is required.
• Ability to be trained in the safe operations of a dragline is a must.

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior dragline operating experience a plus.
• Clean MVR.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

EEO Statement:

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.