Mobile Crane Operator

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Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world. Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

Description

Responsible for safely operating all types of cranes and boom trucks. Inspect and assist with the inspection reports for cranes, boom trucks and forklifts. Assist with minor repairs on equipment.

Responsible for safely operating all types of cranes up to 150 tons

Assist site management by actively participating in company safety programs including behavioral audits, JSA’s, SOP’s, Near Miss Reporting, Metals and other programs determined by management

Assist management in complying with company policies and procedures and environmental compliance

Inspect and assist with the inspection reports for cranes and boom trucks and performing minor repairs on equipment

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in a related Industrial Maintenance/Construction mechanical Mobile Crane Operator field working with large mobile cranes (150 ton and greater capacity), boom trucks and forklifts

Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Selected Candidate shall pass the Hands-On Test - this exam will be a demonstration of practical skills to include diagnostics

Must pass Annual Physical (to include color recognition and depth perception)

Experience in rigging procedures and load charts

Experience in mobile crane Preventative Maintenance practices and Inspection procedures

Experience in cable reeling and crane load testing

Must be self-motivated, display leadership qualities and serve as an active member of a high performance team

Ability and willingness to learn about new equipment for the purpose of task training and mentoring others in the safe operation of cranes

Advanced computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)

Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company

Working knowledge of Hydraulic equipment

Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, blueprints and schematics for trouble shooting and repair

Good safety and attendance records

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime at a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week, 365 day/ year operation

Ability to work overtime as required - this is a day-shift position and may require overtime and responding to call-outs

Must be eligible for transfer/promotion as per the Guiding Principles (internal candidates)

Preferred

High School diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $26.00 - $35.50/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

Internal progression opportunities

Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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