Road Crew Operator / Lowboy Operator

Suit-Kote Corporation•Meadville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Suit-Kote Corporation, a leading Asphalt products manufacturer, road construction and maintenance and asphalt application engineering company is seeking candidates for an Operator. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, maintaining and operating various pieces of equipment with the ability to operate throughout the day. All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to always observe safe work practices and operating procedures. Whenever on Suit-Kote property, at a customer facility, or operating Suit-Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others.

Requirements

Able to work efficiently and independently
Exhibit strong customer service skills and willingness to work in a team environment
Strong work ethic
Must be able to communicate with co-workers and supervisors
Physical Organization and time management
Flexibility in hours - overtime and weekend hours may be necessary
Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted
Must have or be willing to complete ATSSA flagging course
Working knowledge of general hand tools and power tools
Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements
Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors present
Physically able to open and/or close dome lids on trailers; hook and/or unhook trailers from truck; climb ladder to check holding tank, and handle hoses associated with this position
Bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crawling and squatting

Nice To Haves

Commercial Drivers License a plus
Ability to read and understand SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
Hazmat endorsement a plus or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Varying types of work including: Cold mix, and Surface treatment
Set up and run equipment
Maintain truck log in according to state and federal regulations
Maintenance tasks and light mechanical duties (pumps, gauges, valves, etc.) along with activities in elevated-heights.
Truck loading and unloading
Control and adjust equipment as needed
Cross train in other departments for back up
Ensure safety and security of equipment being transported
Work with others to help complete tasks in a timely manner
Varying types of work including: shoveling, flagging, conducting traffic.
Basic troubleshooting
Work in all types of weather conditions
Follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.