Production Site Laborer/ Operator

Kurtz Bros Inc•Avon, OH

34d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kurtz Family of Companies – WE MAKE THE GOOD EARTH BETTER. Family owned and operated for over 75 years, we pride ourselves 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. Kurtz Bros., In. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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 multi task 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.
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
Perform quality control
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.