Equipment Operator/Laborer

Heritage Construction + Materials•Ridgeville, IN

About The Position

The Equipment Operator/Laborer is responsible for maintaining production, maintenance, quality, and safety within US Aggregates’ Operations function. The role operates, services, and maintains heavy equipment to keep the plant clean and in production, and follows applicable operating procedures, safety rules, and equipment requirements. The position includes completing equipment checks and routine maintenance, keeping facilities and equipment clean, maintaining accurate records and paperwork, and participating in required training and certifications. The role also follows terminal processes for product transfers, quality assurance, safety, and operations, and may take on additional duties as assigned. US Aggregates is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis, with more than 20 operations across Indiana. It provides stone, sand, gravel, and industrial mineral products and is part of The Heritage Group’s family of companies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
Follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math.
Working knowledge of US Aggregates safety and operating principles.
Complete applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory.
Work with a team, take direction, follow work rules, and take on additional responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Stand or walk continuously on level or uneven ground.
Ascend and descend ladders, stairways, and incline catwalks.
Bend, crouch, and/or kneel at the waist or knees.
Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
Work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather, including hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions.

Nice To Haves

Strong welding, torching, and maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

Operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, off-road dump trucks, skid steers, man-lifts, fuel trucks, and water trucks, to keep the plant clean and in production.
Fuel, oil, and grease equipment, and understand the equipment’s safety manual.
Perform pre-shift and end-of-shift equipment checks and maintenance.
Provide oral and written reports as required and maintain accurate activity reports, inventory reports, maintenance logs, and other records.
Participate in general, job-specific, and hazardous-materials training and complete written examinations as required.
Follow facility, job, equipment, and railroad-safety policies, procedures, and rules.
Keep facilities and equipment clean and maintained.
Recommend operational changes that may improve safety, savings, or efficiency.
Follow yard rules, safety regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Complete required paperwork accurately.
Follow terminal processes and procedures for product transfers, quality assurance, safety, and operations.
Complete required training and certifications to perform duties safely and effectively.
Participate in safety and job briefings and communicate information passed on by team members, management, or customers.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including continued development in alignment with company values, competencies, and skills.