Operator Heavy Equipment - 2nd shift

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position Summary: All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member. Mobile operators are given primary responsibility of performing all plant and quarry tasks that require the use of heavy mobile equipment. The associated equipment of the limestone quarry and the plant equipment are also considered equipment to be operated through mobile operators.

 

WHAT YOU'll BE DOING

• Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assume that environmental, health and safety are the first priority of the business. Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.
• The teams are limestone quarry and plant mobile equipment with a salaried supervisor coordinating team activities. Tasks and equipment utilized are changed per requirements of plant needs; therefore, individuals must possess a variety of task skills. Relationships with Other Jobs: This position will interact with production and maintenance personnel to reduce and eliminate production interruptions. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work holidays, weekends various shifts and overtime as directed.
• Demonstrated ability to operate mobile equipment.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Travel through a Aggregate plant, i.e. walk over obstacles, climb stairs and ladders, lift heavy or awkward parts, wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, respirators etc.). The employee will at times be exposed to extremely hot/cold, dusty, noisy, or dark situations. At times, work will be performed at great heights or in small confined spaces.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Required Education: High School diploma/GED

 

 Additional Requirements:

• Previous mining experience, and experience operating heavy equipment, loaders, backhoe
• Welding, cutting, and plant maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills required (English)
• Haul trucks, loaders, and various mine equipment experience preferred
• Part 48 MSHA training
• Local 150 preferred