Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
Under the immediate direction of supervisor, the Equipment Operator safely operates plant mobile heavy equipment to include yard loader, excavator, water truck, 40-ton haul truck, etc. This role is responsible for assisting in plant repairs and clean-up, performing pre-shift safety inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment, and reporting needs for repairs to shop personnel. The operator will maintain good housekeeping of their equipment and adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations. Duties are to be performed with minimum supervision. The role requires the ability to read equipment operating manuals, complete pre-shift inspection reports, and communicate in English via radio or CB. Basic mathematical aptitude is needed for daily reports, and the ability to wear all required safety equipment and perform duties safely is essential. The operator must be able to read and interpret gauges and work effectively in a TEAM environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls
- Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distance up to 150 feet.
- Must be able to limb on and off equipment to operate and service
- Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around mobile equipment
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day.
- Must work outside in all-weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions.
- Must be able to work at various heights.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer 3-5 years' experience operating heavy mobile equipment.
- Prefer experience with wheel loader.
- Prefer experience loading customer trucks.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to or willing to learn to operate all other mobile equipment, including: yard loader, excavator, water truck, loader, haul truck and crane.
- Assist in plant repairs and clean-up.
- Perform pre-shift safety inspection on equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance and service mobile equipment. Report needs repairs to shop personnel.
- Responsible for good housekeeping of equipment.
- Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations.
- Perform duties with minimum supervision.
- Must be able to read equipment operating manual.
- Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection report.
- Must be able to communicate in English on radio or CB.
- Possess basic mathematical aptitude to complete daily reports.
- Must be able to wear all required safety equipment.
- Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner.
- Must be able to read and interpret gauges.
- Proven ability to work in a TEAM environment.
Benefits
- Training, professional development
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance through local union
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
