Equipment Operator/ Laborer

Heritage Construction + Materials • Cloverdale, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator/Laborer maintains production, maintenance, safety, quality, and housekeeping within US Aggregates' plant operations. The role operates and services heavy equipment to keep the plant clean and running efficiently, contributing as part of a team-oriented operations crew to a safe and productive work environment.

The position operates, services, and maintains equipment such as front-end loaders, off-road dump trucks, skid steers, man-lifts, fuel trucks, and water trucks. It also supports plant processes through inspections, troubleshooting, equipment adjustments, repairs, documentation, and routine housekeeping. The employee must comply with company safety policies and applicable MSHA regulations, use required PPE, and participate in required training and safety activities.

Work is primarily outdoors and may involve extended periods standing or walking on level or uneven ground, climbing ladders and stairways, working at heights, bending or kneeling, and lifting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, or carrying materials and equipment weighing at least 50 pounds. The role may require flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance across assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, complete tasks on schedule, and comply with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and apply basic math to job tasks, documentation, and inventory tracking.
• Working knowledge of US Aggregates safety and operating principles, and ability to participate effectively in safety briefings, job briefings, and team communications.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, take direction, and follow work rules.
• Ability to work days, nights, and weekends as required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in equipment operation, recordkeeping, and compliance.
• Ability to stand or walk continuously on level or uneven ground for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairways, and incline catwalks and work safely at elevated heights as required.
• Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel at the waist or knees.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, shovel, or carry materials and equipment weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Must wear required PPE and comply with site safety standards at all times.
• Ability to work outside most of the time and withstand hot, cold, wet, humid, and windy conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled in welding, torching, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, off-road dump trucks, skid steers, man-lifts, fuel trucks, and water trucks.
• Fuel, oil, and grease equipment according to maintenance schedules; review equipment safety manuals and operational requirements.
• Perform pre-shift and end-of-shift equipment checks, report deficiencies promptly, and conduct maintenance as necessary.
• Maintain accurate activity reports, inventory reports, maintenance logs, and other required paperwork.
• Participate in general, job-specific, and hazardous materials training, and complete required examinations and certifications.
• Conduct assigned plant rounds to inspect, monitor, troubleshoot, performance-test, and document plant processes.
• Operate and adjust plant pumps, motors, feeders, and other equipment to maintain appropriate operating conditions.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe facilities and equipment through housekeeping, shoveling, sweeping, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs.
• Recommend operational changes that may improve safety, reduce costs, or increase efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair crushing, screening, and conveying equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production throughput.
• Immediately report hazards, near misses, equipment issues, and unsafe conditions to supervisors according to established procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training, and maintain current certifications and compliance documentation.
• Follow company safety policies, yard rules, safety regulations, PPE requirements, and MSHA regulations governing mining operations.
• Perform additional assigned duties and continue developing in alignment with company values, competencies, and skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED