Equipment Operator

SiteOne Landscape Supply • Leon, VA

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About The Position

As part of SiteOne Landscape Supply’s team, 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 performing assigned tasks with situational awareness and proficiency to minimize the risk of personal injury or property damage.

The Equipment Operator also cleans and maintains equipment, communicates maintenance or repair needs to branch leadership, and assists with other duties assigned by management. These may include receiving materials, inventory, order processing or fulfillment, and 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 old.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, track loaders, articulating loaders, rubber tire wheel loaders, and/or excavators is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the landscape, hardscape, forestry, nursery, or irrigation industry is a plus.

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 needs.
• Assist with management-assigned duties, which may include receiving materials, inventory, order processing or fulfillment, and general labor tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefit-eligible associates.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• DailyPay available.
• 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/Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Product discounts.

What This Job Offers

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