Heavy Equipment Operator Night Shift (Haul Truck)

Vulcan Materials Company•Cherokee, KS

About The Position

This position operates off-highway heavy equipment within the facility, including haul trucks, pit trucks, water trucks, forklifts, stockpile trucks, bin trucks, and plant trucks. The operator safely maneuvers equipment for loading, dumping, and spreading material; assists with stockpiling materials and hauling other materials as required; inspects equipment mechanisms and monitors and maintains fluid levels; and assists mechanics with minor service and repairs. The role also performs general maintenance and ordinary repairs around the plant, notifying the plant manager about intricate or complicated repairs. The operator is expected to operate equipment competently and proficiently, complete pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and daily equipment reports, report unsafe mechanical conditions, maintain equipment housekeeping, and assist with routine preventive maintenance. Work is outdoors in varying or extreme weather and may involve high or precarious places or cramped spaces requiring awkward positions. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent training and work experience. Heavy equipment operator experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and proficiently.
Ability to comply with safety, health, and company policies and procedures and to recognize and avoid hazards.
Ability to work required overtime and a flexible schedule as customer needs require.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, push, bend, and lift 45 pounds.
Ability to speak and read English and have a working knowledge of the English language.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment operator experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate off-highway heavy equipment, including haul trucks, pit trucks, water trucks, forklifts, stockpile trucks, bin trucks, and plant trucks.
Safely maneuver equipment for loading, dumping, and spreading material.
Assist with stockpiling materials at the plant and stockpile area, and haul other materials as required.
Inspect equipment mechanisms and monitor and maintain fluid levels.
Assist mechanics with minor equipment service and repairs.
Perform general maintenance and ordinary repairs around the plant; notify the plant manager of intricate or complicated repairs.
Operate equipment with a high degree of competence, skill, and proficiency.
Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports.
Report unsafe mechanical conditions to the shop foreman and supervisor.
Maintain good housekeeping practices on equipment.
Assist with routine equipment preventive maintenance.
Comply with SHE and other company policies, procedures, and requirements.
Follow established traffic patterns and avoid road hazards and other hazardous conditions.
Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently while observing safety and health rules.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Work required overtime and a flexible schedule as customer needs require.