Equipment Operator

SiteOne Landscape Supply • Gilbert, AZ

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely and effectively operates heavy equipment to load, offload, or transport landscape supplies, including mulch, topsoil, soil amendments, and raw materials. The role requires maintaining situational awareness and operating with sufficient proficiency to minimize the risk of personal injury or property damage. Operators clean and maintain equipment, report maintenance or repair needs to branch leadership, and may assist with receiving materials, inventory, order processing and fulfillment, and other general labor tasks.

Requirements

• Knowledge of proper safety and maintenance protocols for the equipment used.
• Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, snow, and rain.
• Ability to read and write to record daily logs and maintain daily equipment checklists.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating front-end loaders, skid steers, track loaders, articulating loaders, rubber tire wheel loaders, and/or excavators.
• Experience in the landscape, hardscape, forestry, nursery, or irrigation industry.

Responsibilities

• Safely and proficiently operate assigned equipment, including front-end loaders, skid steers, track loaders, articulating loaders, rubber tire wheel loaders, and excavators, in accordance with company policies, procedures, and directives.
• Clean and maintain equipment as scheduled or required.
• Advise branch leadership of equipment maintenance and repair requirements.
• Assist with other management-assigned duties, which may include receiving materials, inventory, order processing and fulfillment, and general labor.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefit-eligible associates.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• DailyPay availability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Associate referral program.
• Company apparel and work boot vouchers.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid training and business certifications.
• Free counseling services and Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Product discounts.

What This Job Offers

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