Equipment Operator I - Day Shift

Default•Yankton, SD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. Work is performed under the supervision of the Department Supervisor and in cooperation with the Department Leader.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent certification is required.
Minimum of 1 years experience in operating heavy equipment required.
Minimum of 1 years experience in the loading and set up of asphalt equipment.
Must have the physical ability to safely enter and exit the machine as required to perform essential job duties
Ability to safely operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment is required.
Knowledge of transportation requirements and freight compliance is required.
Equipment to be operated in all types of weather conditions.
Must be able to work satisfactorily as a team member.

Responsibilities

Serve as operator of yard equipment including forklifts, payloader, and trucks.
Responsible for unloading steel and other materials from incoming trucks, and distribution of materials to designated storage areas.
Distribute materials to manufacturing work centers.
Transport parts and partially completed units to and from departments.
Transfer completed units or parts to and from the blast and paint areas.
Maintain and arrange for maintenance of all equipment assigned.
Load finished equipment onto trucks.
Perform daily equipment inspections.
Proficient in all aspects of crane operation.
Observer and trainer for payloader operation and crane operation.
Operate Mach yard truck with proper airbrake use and wheel chock placement where required.
Move other materials and parts as directed by the Department Supervisor as required.