What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dozer Operator position at Globe Metallurgical?
Who we are
Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys, and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.
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Job Title: Dozer Operator
What you will do
- Operate D8, D9, or D10 Bulldozer equipment which may include but is not limited to: dump trucks, dozers, and front-end loaders
- May assist with training and mentoring of other equipment operators
- Responsible for knowing the following procedures: start-up and shut-down, parking, mounting, and dismounting, Lock-Out Tag-Out Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency, fire, and working with ground personnel.
- Performs pre-shift inspection of equipment
- Communicates using two-way radio
- May perform minor maintenance activities
- Performs other duties as required
- May be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day.
- May be required to work a non-standard schedule which may include shift work (other than day shift) in a 24/7/365 operation
- Willingness and ability to pass pre-employment, random, and post-incident drug and alcohol screening.
What we seek
- 2 years of machine experience in mining, quarry, construction, and/or earthmoving operations
- Must have current MSHA 5000-23 certification
- Perform physical functions per job requirements
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
- Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
- Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
Criteria/Working Conditions
- Work is in a heavy industrial plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see.
- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
- Ferroglobe promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws
What we offer
- Highly competitive benefits programs
- Weekly Production Bonus eligible
- Paid Time Off
- 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled