Production Site Laborer/ Operator
About The Position
Kurtz Bros., Inc. is an industry leader in organic recycling and a manufacturer of quality landscape products. The Heavy Equipment Operator is expected to have basic knowledge & experience with heavy equipment, and their primary responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of equipment, such as dozers, grinders, off-road trucks, excavators, loaders, skid steers and other heavy equipment. Kurtz Family of Companies prides itself in WASTE TO REUSE and keeping our environment GREEN. We are looking for highly motivated, outgoing individuals to join our Kurtz family, where you are more than just a number, you are truly a member of the family. With six businesses making up our family--ranging from landscape supply, construction services, waterproofing to wastewater treatment, we bring energy, problem solving, and professionalism to everything we do.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years' experience of heavy equipment preferred
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role
- Flexible to work various hours during busy season (spring through early summer)
- Able to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
- Good communication and listening skills
- Friendly and positive demeanor with a focus on providing excellent customer service
- Demonstrating initiative with regards to responsibilities
- Ability to ambulate around the site
- Enthusiastic, with a drive for results
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with hand tools, preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of heavy equipment to move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials at sites.
- Capable of operating & successfully passing the operator proficient certification on at least 1 of the following in a safe and effective manner: Front End Loader, Excavator, Dozer, Off Road Truck.
- Must be familiar with and adhere to service requirements, equipment and operator limitations and safe operating procedures at all times.
- Maintain cleanliness and appearance of equipment interior and exterior as well as general maintenance such as greasing, fluid and fuel checking, filling and washing of equipment exterior daily, and completion and submitting of daily logs & reports (inspection sheet, labor log, production form, equipment hours, etc.).
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required by R & M.
- Responsible for staying connected and business appropriate use of company radio.
- Become knowledgeable regarding the composition and application of the product line with the ability to assess customer needs, promote and answer questions regarding the variety of products available to customers, and provide useful and applicable solutions.
- Organizing and executing various projects as assigned.
- Meet site objectives by following daily and weekly directives as set by site supervisor.
- Follow all Kurtz Bros., Inc. safety guidelines, including notification and reporting of any safety issues or concerns and immediate report of any safety accident/incident or damage.
- Maintain a high-level of customer service to internal and external customers.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
- Other duties may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
