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Employee Type: Regular

A Dragline Operator is responsible for operating a dragline excavator to perform excavation and material placement on construction or mining sites. Maintains efficient dig patterns, supports safe site operations, and assists with all equipment repairs and component replacements.

Job Description:
 

Title: Dragline Operator                                                   

Location: Palm Beach County

Reports to: Operations Supervisor                                   

Department: Operations

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.
• Conducts rope inspections and monitors bucket teeth to anticipate necessary replacements.
• 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.

Physical Demands

Are there particular working conditions associated with this position that should be noted (i.e., working environment, hours of work, travel, workspace, etc.)?   Yes

If yes, please explain:

Must work rotating shifts; including weekends and holidays.  Works in dusty conditions, all weather extremes and heights. 

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

Physical demands that apply / Frequency / Describe job duties that require physical demands indicated.

Standing / 1 / Maintenance and cleaning

Walking / 1 / Maintenance and cleaning

Sitting / 3 / Equipment operation

Lifting - Lbs. 75 / 0 / Tools & supplies

Carrying -Lbs. 75 / 0 / Tools & supplies

Pushing - Lbs. 75 / 0 / Making mechanical repairs

Pulling - Lbs. 75 / 0 /Making mechanical repairs

Climbing / 1 / Dragline boom, mounting equipment

Balancing / 1 / Mounting equipment

Stooping / 0 / Making mechanical repairs

Kneeling / 0 / Making mechanical repairs

Crouching / 0 / Making mechanical repairs

Crawling / 0 / Making mechanical repairs

Reaching / 1 / Equipment operation

Handling / 3 / Controls

Fingering / 1 / Controls, computer

Repetitive motions / 3 / Controls

Foot/leg movement / 3 / Foot pedals

            

Speaking / 2 / Radio, communications

Hearing / 3 / Equipment problem detection, radio, hazard recognition

Seeing / 3 / Equipment operation, hazard recognition

Depth Perception / 3 / Equipment operation

Color Vision / 1 / Identification of seams

*Frequency Legend:        0 = Intermittent

                                            1 = Occasionally (0 – 1/3 of workday)

                                            2 = Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of workday)

                                            3 = Continually (2/3 – 3/3 of workday)

The following conditions are associated with this position:

Must work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.  Works in dusty conditions, all weather extremes and heights. 

EEO Statement:

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