Job Description
Role Title: Mine Operator II
Reports to: Mine General Foreman
Direct Reports: Yes
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Sahuarita, AZ
About Hudbay: Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.
Hudbay's operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.
The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: "We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities." Hudbay's mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.
Mission: To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.
Purpose of Role: Reporting to the Mine General Foreman, the Mine Operator II, will be responsible for building and maintaining roads around site.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Operate Heavy equipment to support the building and maintain 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 componentdamage 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 & multi-task in a fast -paced environment
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work in extreme outdoor weather conditions - temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Can move over uneven terrain
- Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift
- Maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace
- Have reliable personal transportation to the site location (transportation at the site will be in company vehicles)
- Possess a valid Driver's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Current MSHA
- Current Caterpillar certifications
- Current Class A or Class B CDL with N Endorsement
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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.
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 may be expected to drive a company vehicle while performing the job. Employees must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet. 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/match
- An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay
- Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Shift work