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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:
- Safely operates a dragline in all modes of digging, spoiling and propelling.
- 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 pre shift inspections, rope inspections and monitors bucket teeth to anticipate necessary replacement.
- Assist other crew members to maintain positive, engaged and safe work environment.
- Performs job duties in accordance with MSHA, OSHA & USACE law and regulations, established company safety procedures and State and Federal environmental regulations.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Communicate effectively with ground crew, supervisors, site personnel and representatives
Other Duties:
- Support and assists the maintenance team 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 draglines or other heavy equipment in a construction or mining environment.
- 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 dragline operator is required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Prior dragline operating experience
- Clean MVR.
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- OSHA compliant Man-Lift Training (current of ability to obtain upon hire)
- OSHA compliant Telehandler Training (current or ability to obtain upon hire)
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.
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:
We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.
