Heavy Equipment Operator - Burton, MI

Levy • Wixom, MI

3d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

If you’ve got a passion for heavy equipment, loved tonka toys as a kid, enjoy time outdoors, & get gratification working with a team to build a better environment for the next generation, Levy invites you to play in our sandbox. The Levy Group of Companies is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to work at our Specification Stone Products location in Burton, MI. The Heavy Equipment Operator performs all functions as it pertains to operating off-road, mobile equipment for the purpose of loading trucks, rail trucks, rail cars, feeding plant and stockpiling materials. Pay: $23+ Shift/Schedule: Day Shift, M-F with occasional Saturdays Benefits Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs Student Loan Repayment Program Employee Referral Program Responsibilities The Equipment Operator will: Operate mobile equipment such as CAT 988 Front End Loaders and Skid Steers Load trucks and stockpile material Unload rail cars and stockpile in correct material piles Load trucks with the correct materials without contamination while complying with the legal weight limit for the trucks Monitor stockpile inventory Service plant as needed (minor adjustments and lubrication) Shoveling aggregate under conveyors and around plant Perform light maintenance on equipment and plant Keep the work area clean and tidy Perform preventative maintenance on equipment (e.g. greasing, oiling, fueling, inspecting breaks, tires, seals and bearings.) Other duties as assigned by supervisor Skills The ideal candidate will have: Ability to Lift up to 50 lbs. Mechanical aptitude Knowledge and ability to operate heavy equipment Knowledge of truck hauling capacities as well as loading and unloading procedures Knowledge of equipment (e.g., conveyor lines, crusher, hot plant, and trucks) Knowledge of materials and specification requirements Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb or crawl under or on top of equipment Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format individually and in group settings Valid license To Apply Please submit your resume. Military Members are welcome and Veterans are encouraged to apply! Who is Edw. C. Levy? We are a unique, 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more. We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers. The Levy Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Levy Group of Companies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Requirements

• Ability to Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge and ability to operate heavy equipment
• Knowledge of truck hauling capacities as well as loading and unloading procedures
• Knowledge of equipment (e.g., conveyor lines, crusher, hot plant, and trucks)
• Knowledge of materials and specification requirements
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb or crawl under or on top of equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format individually and in group settings
• Valid license

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment such as CAT 988 Front End Loaders and Skid Steers
• Load trucks and stockpile material
• Unload rail cars and stockpile in correct material piles
• Load trucks with the correct materials without contamination while complying with the legal weight limit for the trucks
• Monitor stockpile inventory
• Service plant as needed (minor adjustments and lubrication)
• Shoveling aggregate under conveyors and around plant
• Perform light maintenance on equipment and plant
• Keep the work area clean and tidy
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment (e.g. greasing, oiling, fueling, inspecting breaks, tires, seals and bearings.)
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed