2nd Shift Operator/Mechanic

Silvi Concrete Products•Port Norris, NJ

18h•$28 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

This role is an integral part of our sand mine operations. The Equipment/Plant Operator will be responsible for clearing, grubbing, stripping, excavating, backfilling, ditching, stockpiling, and pushing various types of material found at a quarry. This includes constructing berms and excavating and grading to final grade. The operator will also load sand and small stone from a stockpile to a truck and/or train car, estimating load size accurately to avoid spillage. Daily heavy equipment walk-around inspections and preventive maintenance are required. Additionally, the operator will perform other assigned work, including labor and general maintenance of the mine, when not operating equipment.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License.
At least one year operating heavy equipment required.
Can work 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. shift or as needed.
Can work Saturdays as needed.
Willingness to train required.
Ability to work independently.
Possesses a sense of urgency and ownership to complete assignments/projects through to completion.
Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines.
Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience running a dredge highly preferred.
Mechanical/maintenance skills highly preferred but not required.
Experience operating a loader required, experience operating a skid steer, dozer, excavator, and/or haul truck highly preferred.
Experience running a dredge highly preferred but not required.
Education from a technical school in a related field preferred (welding, electrical, maintenance etc.) preferred.
Welding experience a plus, particularly in mig, stick, and overhead.
Quarry/mining experience a plus but not required.
Knowledge of the common reasons for mechanical failure and the steps necessary to correct malfunctioning on different types of motors/machinery.
Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, MSHA, as they apply to the operation a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Clears, grubs, strips, excavates, backfills, ditches, stockpiles and pushes various types of material found at a quarry.
Constructs berms, excavates and grades to final grade.
Loads sand and sometimes small stone from a stockpile to a truck and/or train car.
Estimates load size for a vehicle and not over or under load a truck.
Loads a truck without creating spillage.
Performs general cleanup around all areas.
Performs a daily heavy equipment walk-around inspection and preventive maintenance responsibilities.
Performs other work as assigned when not engaged in operating equipment, including labor and general maintenance of all areas of the mine as needed.