Excavator Operator - Full-time

h2bAbout Us/b/h2p style="text-align:left"Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers#39; products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"buJob Description Summary/u/b/pThe Excavator Operator requires an understanding of safety protocols and operational efficiency. The operator must be able to interpret varying ore grades and make informed decisions regarding their allocation to respective storage areas. It is essential to have detailed records of production loads, ore descriptions, and their locations. Maintaining optimal ore grades and appropriate berm heights is crucial to the operation. The applicant is also expected to demonstrate proficiency in basic maintenance tasks such as fueling, minor repairs, and other ancillary duties as deemed necessary. Also, a willingness to cross-train on alternative equipment as needed.p style="text-align:left"buJob Description/u/b/ppbuspanKey Responsibilities/span/u/b/ppspanspan·span         /span/span/spanspanThe ability to operate various heavy equipment as needed to meet production demands. /span/ppspanspan·span         /span/span/spanspanEstablish and sustain specified grade levels, ranging from level surfaces to varying percentages (e.g., 2%, 8%, 10%), as directed by the mine supervisor./span/ppspanspan·span         /span/span/spanspanspan /spanSkillfully and effectively construct essential drainage infrastructure, including drainage ditches, retention basins, French drains, sump ponds, etc., when required./span/ppspanspan·span         /span/span/spanspanExecute basic mining projects, encompassing ore control activities from extraction to separation./span/ppspanspan·span         /span/spanKeep an adequate record of daily tasks and work permits./span/ppspanspan·span         /span/span/spanspanPerform comprehensive pre-shift inspections of equipment./span/ppspanspan·span         /span/span/spanspanMaintain the Elementis safety culture team environment and promptly report any near misses and incidents to the mine supervisor, mine manager, and HSE manager./span/pp style="text-align:left"ubspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanAdditional Job Description/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/b/u/ppPosition Requirements/ppEducation:/pulliHigh School Diploma or equivalent/li/ulpExperience:/pulli3 years of experience operating various equipment, including haul trucks, water trucks, loaders, graders, dozers, excavators, blast hole drills, forklifts, and a screen plant, and can easily learn other mine equipment if needed./li/ulpSpecial Requirements and Independency:/pulliHave and maintain a valid California driver’s license./liliMust be able to work overtime if needed./liliMust be able to be ATF Cleared and work with and around explosives.  /li/ulpPhysical Requirements:/pulliMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, reach, stoop, squat, climb ramps amp; stairs, push and pull, reach at or below waist level and occasionally overhead, drive (forklift), hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (machinery alarms). This position works in an open pit mining facility and will work indoors, outdoors, and inside of air-conditioned equipment./liliThis position requires a fit for duty physical./li/ulpIT Skills:/pulliBasic Computer knowledge of Microsoft programs./li/ulpLanguage Skills:/pulliAbility to read and write in English./li/ulpProblem Solving:/pulliPossessing the capacity to recognize challenges and make sound judgments to select the most optimal solutions./li/ulpTeamwork/Management:/pulliDemonstrate skills in effectively working with teams and management to ensure a safe worksite./li/ulpCommunication:/pulliExhibits proficient verbal and written communication abilities./li/uldivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"ubSalary Range/b/u/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divdivdivdivspanExternal Field/span/div/div/divThe base pay rate is $36.57. In addition to hiring pay, compensation package may include additional components such as health benefits, life insurance, 401K, vacation.p/pp/ppspanAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual#39;s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws./span/pp/ppspanIf you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at /spanspana href="mailto:NA.Accomodations#64;elementis.com" target="_blank"spanspanNA.Accomodations#64;elementis.com/span/span/a/spanspan. spanspan   Please/span/span note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application status.    /spana href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf" target="_blank"EEOC Poster/a/pp/p