About the role
Tailings Dam Operator
Location: Leadville, CO
About the Opportunity
Turner Staffing Group is partnered with a leading mining company in Leadville, Colorado, and is hiring a Tailings Dam Operator. Our client provides an employment package that rewards excellence and encourages safe production, supported by a strong set of core values. You’ll join a collaborative environment where safety comes first, every opinion is valued, and people are empowered to grow in their careers.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Where You Will Work
This position is at a high-altitude mining operation in the Colorado Rocky Mountains near Leadville. The area is surrounded by national forest land, with year-round hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and other outdoor recreation close by. Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.
Position Summary
The Tailings Dam Operator is a semi-skilled role that operates material handling systems supporting the tailings and processing operation, such as conveyors, transfer chutes, flow systems and flotation/grind mills. The operator works under minimal supervision in an environment where the primary objective is safe production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate and control processing and tailings equipment according to operating guidelines.
- Operate mobile equipment.
- Monitor equipment and enter data by computer.
- Identify and report machinery maintenance needs.
- Perform area housekeeping, including shoveling, using a fire hose and digging.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Six (6) months of experience in the trade.
- Experience with material handling equipment.
- Completion of the required academic and practical competencies, with demonstrated aptitude for the role. The selected candidate must show the ability to apply knowledge and skills, and may need to pass a written assessment covering skills, academic knowledge and safety.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
Working Conditions and Requirements
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety instructions and procedures given in English.
- Ability to communicate in English about job assignments, procedures and safety standards.
- Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment.
- Regular use of personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses and safety footwear. As needed: respirator, rubber steel-toed boots, gloves, fall protection, protective clothing, goggles, face shield and other required equipment.
- Possible exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, noise, fumes and gases.
- Must be able to stand, sit, use manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on uneven surfaces and elevated platforms.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the workday.
- May be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift, in a 24/7/365 operation.
What We Offer
- Pay range of $26.00 – $33.00/hour, based on experience, qualifications and skills. This is base pay only. The role may also be eligible for discretionary and incentive pay based on company and individual performance.
- $1,450 monthly housing allowance for eligible on-site employees.
- 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 and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted pet, auto and home insurance plans.
- Internal advancement opportunities.
What We Require
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and testing.
- This is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace, with mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing as allowed by applicable law
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