Job Summary:

Dakota Aggregates locally mines and supplies high-quality aggregates for the construction industry from our Rosemount, Minnesota plant. Our state-of-the-art operations are designed with efficiency in mind to contain costs without compromising quality. We are conscientious about our responsibility to the surrounding communities and their natural resources.

What You’ll Do:

The 2nd Shift Crushing/ Washing Operator will safely perform preventative and general repair, cleanup, and/or maintenance of equipment at the crushing plant, wash plants, dredge, and mining areas.  Equipment includes crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, dredges, etc.  Operate the plant by keeping it filled with the proper materials and running efficiently. This position involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment, i.e. crushing/washing equipment, front-end loaders, skid loader, water trucks, forklifts, and man lifts. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate various types of heavy equipment used in the crushing & screening of aggregates.
• Operate off-road vehicles and loaders.
• Perform preventative maintenance of all production equipment.
• Perform emergency maintenance and troubleshooting when necessary, such as: welding, replacing parts, hoses and filters.
• Weld and cut on equipment when necessary.
• Work from heights and over water.
• Maintain safety in aggregate site and equipment operation.
• Attend educational seminars and achieve industry standards.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area. 
• Must adhere to all MSHA and Company safety rules.
• Operators are responsible for owning and maintaining hand tools used for maintenance.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Attend an annual 8-hour MSHA refresher course.
• New employees must complete 24 hours of new miner training.
• New employees with mining experience greater than two years prior to hire must complete 12 hours of experienced miner training.
• Must have Heavy Equipment Operation experience.
• Must have mechanical ability for general maintenance purposes.

Pay: $35.44-$44.30 per hour

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Wellness Program

• Education Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that a diverse

workforce is essential and strongly encourage qualified women, minorities,

individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Join us in building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.