Heavy Equipment Operator (Materials)

Job Summary:
The Materials Equipment Operator I is responsible for safely operating heavy machinery, such as forklifts, loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment to load, unload, and transport various materials like asphalt, concretes, limestone, topsoil, and other products within a materials yard. This role ensures effective inventory management, compliance with safety regulations, and the upkeep of a clean and organized yard.

Essential Functions:

• Transport, stack, and organize various materials such as aggregates, building supplies, and landscaping products to designated areas.
• Monitor and track material inventory to ensure proper stock levels and report discrepancies or shortages.
• Operates hand and power tools of all types, including air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, measuring equipment, handheld power saws and compaction equipment.

• The ability to operate a multitude of construction equipment used in crushing and materials processing, including, but not limited to, excavators, bulldozers, compaction equipment, skid steer, directional drills and front- end loaders to support a variety of operations.
• Identifies and observes proper construction hand signals etiquette to efficiently and safely operate machines.
• Loads a multitude of materials
• Operates heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to minimize the risk of injury or property damage.
• The ability to follow the field supervisor’s direction by utilizing a multitude of machines to complete general tasks.
• Knowledge in compaction testing with general knowledge of a multitude of materials.
• Ability to read and understand measurements in increments, inches and feet. 
• Clearly communicates with field supervisors to discuss duties, construction problems and improvements methods.  
• Reads and comply with safety plans, work permits, maintenance instructions, training manuals, MSDS’s, warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals.
• Serves as a backup to other positions if directed by management.
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

Competencies or Experience Requirements

• Class A - CDL License with Tanker Endorsement preferred.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience preferred
• Crushing and Materials processing preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of crushing and material processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and site plans
• Working in various weather conditions
• Ensure the work area is clean and safe
• Report any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of environmental regulations
• Ability to work in areas of uneven terrain
• Good communication skills
• Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance
• Exemplify a strong work ethic
• Reliable and punctual
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to follow project instructions and meet deadlines