Equipment Operator - Aggregates (Charles City, VA)

Chaney Enterprises•Charles City, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating various pieces of heavy equipment in the mining and production process of aggregates. This includes operating equipment such as excavators, backhoes, and dozers to move, lift, stack, and transport bulk materials to and from mine sites, storage, or processing areas, feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and load trucks or railcars. The operator must maintain separate piles of different material types, ensure proper levels of aggregates and raw material, and stock pile excess raw material. The role also involves keeping equipment and the plant site clean, performing daily inspections, and adhering to all safety and environmental regulations. Additionally, the operator may perform miscellaneous duties and plant/site maintenance.

Requirements

Experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, dozers, etc.
Verbal communication.
Basic computer knowledge. Ability to learn and use iPad, iPhone and company software applications.
No specific education required.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid certification.
Knowledge of sand and gravel products and operations.
Knowledge of site plans.
High School education.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment (excavator, backhoe, dozer and other heavy equipment) to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or transport bulk materials to and from mine site, storage or processing areas, feed conveyors, hoppers or chutes, and load trucks or railcars.
Maintain separate piles of different types of material by understanding the differences between the types of material and reading the site plan.
Maintain proper levels of aggregates and raw material, including keeping the hoppers full of aggregates. Notify manager of impending shortages on a timely basis.
Stock pile excess raw material to be processed and break up large rocks to a manageable size as needed.
Keep equipment and plant site clean at all times.
Perform all pre and post-trip inspections and complete daily inspection reports.
Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner. Follow proper procedures and complete required documentation if an accident or injury occurs. Notify manager or Safety Department as required.
Understand and comply with all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies. Notify manager and the Safety Manager immediately of any potential or current safety problems.
Wear required PPE.
Follow all environmental regulations and clean up any excess material that could cause environmental problems.
Lock and secure assigned equipment daily at the end of the shift or as otherwise required, including removing keys from assigned equipment daily.
Other duties as assigned, including frequent plant and site maintenance.
Perform miscellaneous duties and outside labor as requested, which may include, but not limited to, cleaning up around the plant, sweeping, shoveling, moving wheelbarrows, picking up equipment or supplies.
Fill in for colleagues (at other locations) as needed.