EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Las Cruces

GCC•Las Cruces, NM

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of Plant Manager, operates various equipment including water trucks, graders, front-end loaders and pickup trucks. Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires. Reports maintenance and repairs needed to management. Operates graders for leveling. Operates front-end loaders as required. Operates excavators as required. Operates water trucks as required. Operates various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping and related assignments. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Will maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety policies and practices, perform daily housekeeping of assigned area, perform daily workplace inspections, adhere to plant policies and proper use of plant radios. Should be familiar or willing to be trained on MSHA safety rules, safety procedures for plant mobile equipment, lockout/Tagout policy, confined spaces policy, hot work policy, lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, vendors and visitors. Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisor to meet plant needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Basic math and computer skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or willingness to be trained on MSHA safety rules
Familiarity or willingness to be trained on safety procedures for plant mobile equipment
Familiarity or willingness to be trained on lockout/Tagout policy
Familiarity or willingness to be trained on confined spaces policy
Familiarity or willingness to be trained on hot work policy
Familiarity or willingness to be trained on handling lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials

Responsibilities

Operates various equipment including water trucks, graders, front-end loaders and pickup trucks.
Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.
Reports maintenance and repairs needed to management.
Operates graders for leveling.
Operates front-end loaders as required.
Operates excavators as required.
Operates water trucks as required.
Operates various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping and related assignments.
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Will maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety policies and practices, perform daily housekeeping of assigned area, perform daily workplace inspections, adhere to plant policies and proper use of plant radios.
Should be familiar or willing to be trained on MSHA safety rules, safety procedures for plant mobile equipment, lockout/Tagout policy, confined spaces policy, hot work policy, lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, vendors and visitors.
Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisor to meet plant needs.