Equipment Operator - Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)
About The Position
Bilingual Equipment Operators safely and effectively operate heavy equipment to load, offload, or transport landscape supplies, including mulch, topsoil, soil amendments, and raw materials. They perform assigned tasks while maintaining situational awareness and proficiency to minimize the risk of personal injury or property damage. Operators also clean and maintain equipment, advise branch leadership of maintenance or repair needs, and assist with other assigned work, which may include receiving materials, inventory, order processing and fulfillment, and general labor tasks. Conversational English/Spanish proficiency is preferred.
Requirements
- Knowledge of proper safety and maintenance protocols for the equipment listed.
- 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.
- Conversational proficiency in English and Spanish.
- 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 or repair requirements.
- Assist with other management-assigned duties, such as receiving materials, inventory, order processing and fulfillment, and general labor tasks.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
