Heavy Equipment Operator (Mulch Production)

SiteOne Landscape Supply • Centreville, VA

116d • $18 - $24

About The Position

As part of our dedicated team, the Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and effectively operating heavy equipment to load, offload or transport landscape supplies such as mulch, topsoil, soil amendments, and raw materials. The Equipment Operator performs assigned tasks while maintaining situational awareness and a level of proficiency that minimizes the risk of personal injury or property damage.

Requirements

• Experience operating equipment such as excavators, rubber tire wheel loaders, soil screeners, tub grinders, or horizontal grinders, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of proper safety and maintenance protocols of the equipment aforementioned.
• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds or more.
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.
• Experience in the landscaping, earth moving, or forestry products industry is a plus.
• Ability to read and write to record daily logs and maintain daily equipment checklists.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate all assigned equipment such as (but not limited to): front-end loaders, track loaders, articulating loaders, rubber tire wheel loaders, and excavators, in a safe and proficient manner in accordance with company’s policies, procedures, and directives.
• Clean and maintain equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Advise branch leadership of any requirements for equipment maintenance and/or repairs.
• Assist with other duties assigned by management. Such duties may include (but are not limited to): receiving materials, inventory, order processing/fulfillment, and other general labor tasks.

Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks with DailyPay available!
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Lucrative Associate Referral Program
• Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
• Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Most Branches never work Sundays!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees