Job Description

Mine Operator II

Reporting to the Mine General Foreman, the Mine Operator II, will be responsible for building and maintaining roads around site.

Role Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment to support the building and maintenance for site roads and work areas
• Operate heavy equipment to support the construction of various projects around the site
• Operate heavy equipment such as motor grader, excavator, track dozer, water trucks, haul trucks, backhoe, telehandler, skid steer
• Responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards
• Responsible for understanding equipment components and practices that reduce component damage and wear
• May perform minor maintenance activities
• Build / Maintain new and existing roads throughout site
• Work on various small earthwork projects around the site
• Work with the training department to help train new operators
• Help with various other projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• High School diploma or GED
• Five years' experience in the Mining industry
• Three years' experience operating heavy machinery building roads/ drill pads/ earthwork projects
• Ability to achieve Caterpillar certification for operating a backhoe, water truck, and tractor
• Ability to operate Heavy Equipment
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic
• Can move over uneven terrain
• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current MSHA
• Current Caterpillar certifications
• Current Class A or Class B CDL with N Endorsement

Other Requirements:

Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

• At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
• Annual performance bonuses
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check. Depending on the specific requirements of the role, candidates may also need to undergo a physical examination, drug screening, and educational verification.

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