Equipment Operator/Laborer

Heritage Construction + Materials•Springville, IN

About The Position

Build your career at US Aggregates! As an Equipment Operator/Laborer, you will have responsibility for maintaining production, maintenance, quality, and safety within the Aggregates' Operations function, including but not limited to, operating heavy equipment, such as Front-End Loaders, Haul Trucks, Skid Steers, etc. Essential Functions Operate, service, and maintain various heavy equipment including front-end loaders, off road dump trucks, skid steer, man-lift, fuel truck and water truck in order to keep plant clean and in production Responsible for fueling, oiling, greasing equipment as well as understanding the equipment's safety manual Perform pre-shift and end of shift checks and maintenance on equipment Report orally and in writing to as required and maintain accurate records (i.e. activity reports, inventory reports, maintenance logs, etc.) as directed Participate in general training, job specific training and hazardous materials training as required; successfully complete written examinations as required Understand and follow all policies, procedures, and safety rules as applicable to facility, job function and equipment, including rules governing safety around railroad tracks and equipment Keep facilities and equipment clean and maintained Recommend changes to the operation which may produce safer work processes, savings and efficiencies Abiding by yard rules, safety regulations and PPE requirements Accurately completing all required paperwork Abide by terminals processes and procedures relating to product transfers, quality assurance, safety, and operations Complete required training and certifications necessary to perform duties safely and effectively Other duties as assigned Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math
Working knowledge of US Aggregates Safety and Operating principles
Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory
Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management, or customer
Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends
Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently to get things done
Must have the ability to continuously stand or walk on level or uneven ground
Must have the ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairways and incline catwalks
Must have the ability to bend, crouch and/or kneel at the waist or knees
Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50lbs
Ability to work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather

Nice To Haves

Strong welding, torching, and maintenance skills preferred

Responsibilities

Operate, service, and maintain various heavy equipment including front-end loaders, off road dump trucks, skid steer, man-lift, fuel truck and water truck in order to keep plant clean and in production
Responsible for fueling, oiling, greasing equipment as well as understanding the equipment's safety manual
Perform pre-shift and end of shift checks and maintenance on equipment
Report orally and in writing to as required and maintain accurate records (i.e. activity reports, inventory reports, maintenance logs, etc.) as directed
Participate in general training, job specific training and hazardous materials training as required; successfully complete written examinations as required
Understand and follow all policies, procedures, and safety rules as applicable to facility, job function and equipment, including rules governing safety around railroad tracks and equipment
Keep facilities and equipment clean and maintained
Recommend changes to the operation which may produce safer work processes, savings and efficiencies
Abiding by yard rules, safety regulations and PPE requirements
Accurately completing all required paperwork
Abide by terminals processes and procedures relating to product transfers, quality assurance, safety, and operations
Complete required training and certifications necessary to perform duties safely and effectively
Other duties as assigned
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.