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Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will perform activities by operating a variety of heavy equipment. These activities may include loading trucks, clearing debris, moving products, and cleaning up areas around the job sites.

 Benefits:

• Overtime Pay
• No Top-out on Pay Rates
• 7 Paid Holidays (From day one) & Paid Time Off (After one year of service)
• Weekly Pay by Direct Deposit
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability                       
• 401(K) Match of Up to $60 Per Week
• Referral Bonus Program (up to $250 per referral) 

Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as a front-end loader, dozier, or trackhoe to accomplish difficult or highly complex tasks. 
• Prior to operating equipment, conducts routine inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Monitors gauges and other indicators to ensure safe operation.
• Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Assists with repairs as needed.
• Adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and codes.
• Maintains records of time worked and materials used.
• Help to perform clean up and maintain the plant area
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment.
• Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery. 
• Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license/ID
• Heavy Equipment operation preferred 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically operate heavy equipment.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand to operate and repair heavy equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.  
• Work in dusty and wet environments
• Ability to work long hours with getting in and out of the equipment