Equipment Operator

GS Materials Inc•Cameron, NC

101d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating various heavy equipment such as haul trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, and excavators. Responsibilities include hauling materials, loading trucks accurately, feeding plant hoppers, blending materials, clearing and grading land, building haul roads, and maintaining stable ground control. The operator will also inspect equipment for safety and maintenance needs, perform pre/post shift inspections, grease and fuel equipment, and operate machinery controls to excavate, move, and process materials. The position requires interaction with other employees for safe production, adherence to MSHA and environmental compliance, and safe work practices. Specific duties may vary depending on the specialized equipment operated (e.g., articulated dump truck, front-end loader, dozer, excavator).

Requirements

Demonstrable previous experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
Ability to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
Ability to fill out basic daily equipment reports and relevant safety documents.
Ability to understand and comply with company policies, state and federal regulations.
Understanding of different signals used to signal operators of construction machinery.
Physically able to lift 50 lbs.
Constant pushing/pulling required when operating hand controls.
Moderate wind yielded force pound recording of up to 50 lbs. of force to pull the cab door open/close.
Constant sitting occurs as operators perform their duties.
Constant twisting of the upper back/thoracic area to view surrounding areas and other moving vehicles/equipment.
Alternate standing and walking performed at an occasional basis to access the machinery/equipment.
Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions is required.
Ladder climbing is performed to enter/exit the equipment or machinery.
Three points of contact is required for climbing.
Occasionally crawls to check equipment/machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for general maintenance needs.
Forward torso bending is required to reach the hand controls of machinery or during inspection of the equipment.
May be occasionally required to squat/kneel during general inspection of machinery/equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
Two (2) years or more of industry related experience is preferred for this position, with an emphasis on mining.

Responsibilities

Operate articulated dump trucks and haul materials.
Communicate with commercial drivers to understand product and weight requirements.
Use onboard scales to accurately load trucks.
Feed plant hoppers and blend materials for quality production.
Clear, grade, and build haul roads.
Maintain stable ground control.
Load articulated haul trucks with materials.
Maintain grade.
Inspect equipment/machinery/workplace for safe day-to-day operation and general maintenance needs.
Perform pre/post shift written inspections, written workplace exams, grease & fuel own equipment.
Operate various heavy equipment, such as dozers, off road trucks, front end loaders, excavators, tractors, and back hoes, to excavate, move and process materials.
Interact with other employees for the safe production of product.
Work individually and as part of a team.
Perform safe work practices while observing MSHA and environmental compliance.
Adjust control wheels, handles and depress pedals to drive machinery and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, bed and swing booms.
Perform other duties as assigned.