Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math
• Working knowledge of US Aggregates Safety and Operating principles
• Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management, or customer
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
• Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently to get things done
• Must have the ability to continuously stand or walk on level or uneven ground
• Must have the ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairways and incline catwalks
• Must have the ability to bend, crouch and/or kneel at the waist or knees
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather

Nice To Haves

• Strong welding, torching, and maintenance skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate, service, and maintain various heavy equipment including front-end loaders, off road dump trucks, skid steer, man-lift, fuel truck and water truck in order to keep plant clean and in production
• Responsible for fueling, oiling, greasing equipment as well as understanding the equipment's safety manual
• Perform pre-shift and end of shift checks and maintenance on equipment
• Report orally and in writing to as required and maintain accurate records (i.e. activity reports, inventory reports, maintenance logs, etc.) as directed
• Participate in general training, job specific training and hazardous materials training as required; successfully complete written examinations as required
• Understand and follow all policies, procedures, and safety rules as applicable to facility, job function and equipment, including rules governing safety around railroad tracks and equipment
• Keep facilities and equipment clean and maintained
• Recommend changes to the operation which may produce safer work processes, savings and efficiencies
• Abiding by yard rules, safety regulations and PPE requirements
• Accurately completing all required paperwork
• Abide by terminals processes and procedures relating to product transfers, quality assurance, safety, and operations
• Complete required training and certifications necessary to perform duties safely and effectively
• Other duties as assigned
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.