Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs

Heavy Equipment Operator

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join a leader in mining & metals organization offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
• Role based in Superior, Arizona
• Work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator who will be responsible for responsible for the operation and monitoring of the equipment within their designated area, while ensuring that safety is maintained and that production objectives are met.

This is a great opportunity to This is a great opportunity to join an operations team and contribute to the success of the Rio Tinto.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Site Maintenance & Construction Supervisor and working in a collaborative community, you will be:

• Construction and operation activities that support potable water system, effluent pipeline, roadways, railways and excavation
• Recognizing maintenance concerns on equipment and alert maintenance personnel to ensure a steady state of operation that will maximize equipment production
• Coordinating the work area to ensure material is hauled to maximize Heavy Equipment such as Excavator/Loader; 830E Haul Trucks; 16H Grader; Dozer) capabilities and ensure proper loading, dumping of materials.
• Performing routine daily inspections of equipment and conduct daily start-up, shut-down checks of the assigned Heavy Equipment
• Perform safety requirements as per company standards, including the completion of Job Hazard Analysis
• Operating and monitoring mobile equipment according to the specific operating practices for Excavator or other assigned equipment

What you’ll bring

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Minimum 1-year experience operating Heavy equipment (dozers, loaders, excavators) in an industrial setting
• HDPE pipe fusing knowledge is an asset
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Solid proficiency in reading and understanding manuals and written instructions
• Adherence to environmental compliance and safety concerns involving pipeline maintenance, roadway access maintenance and construction, and assigned small site projects.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to learn and understand technical procedures and information quickly

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Once in operation, Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value estimated at several billion dollars over the mine life.

The project will rely on a block caving technique to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 meters below the surface. This method uses gravity to remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.

In 2019, the project achieved a significant milestone – issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by the US Forest Service (USFS). In anticipation of the Final EIS in 2020, Resolution Copper continues permitting and community engagement activities, reclamation of the historic Magma Mine site, shaft, and underground development studies, and advancing data collection to further orebody knowledge.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.