Laborer - Heavy Equipment Operator

About the position

Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, a CRH company, is one of the leading sand and gravel producers throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Holliday Sand & Gravel Company is a dynamic company known for its casual, team-oriented work environment. We provide opportunities for career growth and advancement to employees at all levels. The position involves operating heavy, off-road type equipment typically found in quarry applications and/or providing manual labor at ground level, involving various duties around a quarry production facility including welding. The job is outdoors, weather related, involving manual skills, some math and reasoning and continuous safety applications around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) rules, training practices, first aid and any other rules of safety as applicable to the specific task.
• Services assigned machine before starting operation daily - checks oil levels, hydraulic, coolant and other fluids. Visual check of tires and overall machine condition. Checks entire machine for safe operation ability.
• Fuels assigned machine with diesel fuel from storage tanks.
• Operate assigned machine in safe fashion as it applies to one's self and fellow crew members. Operate machine in as efficient, productive fashion possible with highest production rate applicable.
• Perform plant maintenance with minor repairs and assist mechanic.
• Clean around plant - requires shoveling.
• Keeps work area clean, orderly and inform supervisor of any potential problem developments.
• Assists mechanic with any breakdowns, hose repairs, welding or scheduled maintenance on machine. May include extended downtime and lifting duties.
• Utility and ground crew shall perform their assigned job and report any discrepancies to their supervisor.
• Must submit to random drug testing, as selected, and comply with Company Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Dependable and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• Skill in machine operation, maintenance and safety around other individuals and machines.
• Typically, a very active, mobile individual since machinery has rough operation, driving over pit floors, dumping large loads and working around large rocks and possibly muddy conditions.
• Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds, climbing 8-10 foot ladders to reach operator's cab and sitting for long periods of time utilizing both left and right hand operators' controls and steering wheel simultaneously.
• Requires simultaneous coordination of possibly three (3) foot control pedals.

Nice-to-haves

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
• Six months minimum on smaller loader, dozer or off-road type machinery preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion