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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. lists this Support Equipment Operator I - Tailings opportunity in bagdad, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Support Equipment Operator I - Tailings
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Location:
Bagdad, AZ, US, 86321
Category: Operations
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Why You Should Apply For This Job:
At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. _Apply Today! _
**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 townwebsite ( to learn more.
What You Will Do
Operate heavy equipment in support of production including de-watering, materials delivery, maintaining berms, and surface maintenance at a skilled level.
Operate heavy equipment which may include but is not limited to: haul trucks, water trucks, rubber tire dozers, track dozers, excavators, motor graders and front-end loaders
May assist with training and mentoring of other equipment operators
Responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards
Responsible for knowing the following procedures: start-up and shut-down, parking, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out Tag-Out Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency, fire, working with ground personnel, and Blue Stake
May perform the following duties: road building, managing stockpiles, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching
Responsible for understanding equipment components and practices that reduce component damage and wear
May perform operations support activities such as barricading shovels and assisting with power cable moves
Performs pre-shift inspection of equipment
Communicates through computer dispatching system or two-way radio
May perform minor maintenance activities
Performs other duties as required
What You Bring To Freeport
Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience
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.
Preferred Qualifications
High School diploma or GED
What We Offer You
The estimated pay range for this role is currently $24.00 - $32.00/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 **
Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to .
Worksite address
bagdad, AZ, 86231, US
Who can apply
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