Heavy Equipment Operator

Amrize • South Elgin, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member. Mobile operators are given primary responsibility of performing all plant and quarry tasks that require the use of heavy mobile equipment. The associated equipment of the limestone quarry and the plant equipment are also considered equipment to be operated through mobile operators.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Must be willing to work holidays, weekends various shifts and overtime as directed.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Travel through a Aggregate plant, i.e. walk over obstacles, climb stairs and ladders, lift heavy or awkward parts, wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, respirators etc.).
• The employee will at times be exposed to extremely hot/cold, dusty, noisy, or dark situations.
• At times, work will be performed at great heights or in small confined spaces.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills required (English)
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Knowledge of products, industry terminology
• Punctual and reliable; good attendance required, Good communication skills – verbal and listening
• Part 48 MSHA training
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
• Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

• Previous welding, cutting experience (plus) no required.
• Haul trucks, loaders, and various mine equipment experience preferred
• Local 150 preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assume that environmental, health and safety are the first priority of the business.
• Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

What This Job Offers

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