Equipment Operator III

Vulcan Materials Company•Madera, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator III operates off-highway and other production and support equipment at the facility. Duties include operating pit loaders to load raw or finished products into off-road haul trucks, shipping loaders to load customer trucks, and excavators and dozers to remove overburden in preparation for extraction. The operator may use dozers or other grading equipment to maintain facility roadways and stockpiles, and operate equipment such as rock breakers, cranes, and drag lines. The role also involves safely maneuvering vehicles for loading, dumping, and spreading material; assisting with stockpiling and hauling materials; inspecting vehicle mechanisms and fluid levels; and assisting mechanics with minor service and repairs. The operator is expected to perform work safely and proficiently, complete pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and daily equipment reports, report unsafe mechanical conditions, maintain equipment housekeeping, and assist with routine preventative maintenance. The position works outdoors in varying or extreme weather and may involve high or precarious places or cramped workspaces. Overtime and a flexible schedule may be required to meet customer needs. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The stated salary is $44.21 per hour, with placement according to the union contract salary scale. The company offers a full benefits package including health insurance, a pension plan, and paid vacation.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Heavy equipment operator experience at an intermediate to experienced level.
Ability to operate multiple types of equipment within the facility.
Ability to comply with SHE and other company policies, procedures, and requirements.
Ability to speak and read English and have a working knowledge of the language.
Ability to work required overtime and a flexible schedule as customer needs require.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods and to grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, push, bend, and lift 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate pit loaders to load raw or finished products into off-road haul trucks.
Operate shipping loaders to load products into customer trucks.
Operate excavators and dozers to remove overburden in preparation for extraction.
Operate dozers or other grading equipment to maintain facility roadways and stockpiles.
Operate other production and support equipment, such as rock breakers, cranes, and drag lines.
Safely drive and maneuver vehicles into position for loading, dumping, and spreading material.
Assist with stockpiling materials at the plant and stockpile area, and haul other materials as required.
Inspect vehicle mechanisms and monitor and maintain fluid levels.
Assist mechanics with minor equipment service and repairs.
Perform duties safely and proficiently while observing safety and health rules and company policies.
Operate assigned equipment with a high degree of competence, skill, and proficiency.
Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports.
Report unsafe mechanical conditions to the shop foreman and supervisor.
Maintain good housekeeping practices on equipment.
Assist with routine preventative maintenance of equipment.
Follow established traffic patterns and avoid road hazards and other hazardous conditions.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.