Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator – Magnet Cove, Greybull

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Wyo-Ben, Inc is a leading family-owned business established in 1951, specializing in Wyoming Bentonite Clay based products. Our materials serve global industries including oil, gas, water well drilling, cat litter and more. Headquartered in Billings, Montana, with manufacturing facilities in Wyoming, we provide high-quality solutions worldwide.

Apply to be a part of this exciting opportunity with a full-time career at Wyo-Ben. We perform Pre-employment Drug Screens including marijuana and Criminal Background checks. Questions or need assistance with application: 406-869-8318

The main purpose and function of the Heavy Equipment Operator is to operate heavy equipment including scrapers, dozers, excavators, loaders, farm tractors, rock trucks, motor graders, etc.

Specific responsibilities may include:

Operating heavy equipment in stripping topsoil, overburden, ore, and waste.

Segregate and recover product, read stakes, and maintain slopes and drainages as indicated.

Operate feed hoppers and front-end loader in an efficient manner, may include loading trucks.

Prevent product non-conformity by ensuring proper blending and ore segregation.

Fill trucks when necessary.

Includes sorting, drying, and stockpiling product, and reclamation.

Maintain crude ore stockpile areas and pad construction.

Maintain a safe, clean, environmentally sound work area.

Pass down instructions, blend changes, hazards to next operator or supervisor at end of shift.

Complete Pre/Post shift inspections, log loads, fuel equipment and road building and maintenance.

Responsible for reporting safety, quality, environmental, and equipment concerns to supervisor.

Work under close supervision.

Give appropriate consideration to safety, quality, and environmental concerns.

Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to API Specification Q1, 9th Edition requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and training:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Six (6) months to one (1) year of General Plant experience preferred.

Experience working in an API Specification Q1, 9th Edition environment a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

Heavy Equipment Operation

General mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment.

Record keeping.

Basic math.

Peer-to-peer and interpersonal communication skills.

Rudimentary knowledge of geology, pad design, overburden characteristics and swell factors.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Frequently work alone.

Subject to dust and noise.

Ability to function under extreme weather conditions and focus for long periods of time under shift work conditions.

Frequently work around machinery and mobile equipment.

Frequent climbing of ladders on and off loader.

Sitting, bending, standing, walking, 8-10 hours per day.

Frequently lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.

Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.

Others:

Attention to detail.

Produce error-free work.

Deadline-oriented.

Self-starter who thinks of innovative, faster ways to accomplish tasks.

Work with minimal supervision.

Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.

Wyo-Ben offers a competitive starting wage and an extensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid holidays, and vacations, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match.

Wyo-Ben is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.