Equipment Operator - Aggregate

Team Elmer•Alpena, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Team Elmer's seeks to fill an opening for a skilled Equipment Operator to work in our quarry production facility. The role involves operating various heavy equipment, conducting inspections and maintenance, and ensuring the safe and efficient production of aggregate materials according to specifications. The operator will be responsible for producing high-quality end products under the direction of the Foreman and Aggregate Manager, while adhering to all safety regulations and company policies.

Requirements

Valid license, CDL preferred or the ability to obtain within one year
Clean driving record for the past 5 years
Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Previous experience as a loader operator required with the ability to demonstrate skill in operating
Ability and willingness to learn and understand your role on the team.
Ability to work long hours performing repetitive movements.
Must be able and willing to work nights and weekends when necessary
Ability to work in all environmental conditions but especially in a dry and hot environment for 10 or more hours a day.
Good work ethic, punctuality and alertness.
Mechanical -- Knowledge of equipment, machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to follow all company, DOT, OSHA, and MiOSHA safety rules.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred
2-3 years' experience operating a front end loader in a sand and gravel environment, preferred.
Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) Training, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate loader.
Conduct daily inspections, maintenance, fueling and operation of equipment.
Determine what material to feed crushing and screening plant to produce spec and maintain high quality feed material.
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintain control of the equipment at all times.
Be alert to site hazards involved with feeding from the load face of material.
Watch for any potential site or plant problems that are within your view.
Produce material that will provide the most consistent, highest quality end products, under the direction of the Foreman and Aggregate Manager.
Seek to operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Become familiar with machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, yard or to loading trucks.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, etc.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
Know and follow all company safety policies as well as OSHA, MIOSHA, and MSHA regulations.
Practice safety at all times including driving of company vehicles or use of equipment.
Use PPE while on jobsite e.g. hard hat safety glasses, ear protection, high visibility vest, steel toe boots, pants, and gloves.
Take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done.
Work in conjunction and as a team with your crew.
May assist other craft workers.
Other duties as assigned.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.