Equipment Operator/Laborer

Heritage Construction + Materials • Columbus, IN

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator/Laborer maintains 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. Operators perform equipment checks and maintenance, keep facilities and equipment clean, complete required records and paperwork, and follow operational, safety, and quality procedures. The position also involves required training and certifications, participation in safety and job briefings, and other duties as assigned.

Work takes place outside for the majority of the time and may involve extreme weather, including hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions. Physical demands include standing or walking on level or uneven ground, climbing ladders and stairs, bending or kneeling, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds. The role requires flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.

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.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to continuously stand or walk on level or uneven ground.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairways, and inclined catwalks.
• Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel at the waist or knees.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outside for the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather 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.
• 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, inventory, maintenance, and other records.
• Participate in general, job-specific, and hazardous materials training and successfully complete required written examinations.
• Follow applicable facility, job, equipment, safety, and railroad safety policies, procedures, and rules.
• Keep facilities and equipment clean and maintained.
• Recommend operational changes that could 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.
• Complete applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory.
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and other information handoffs from team members, management, or customers.
• Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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