Quarry Equipment Operator, Seitz Quarry

Job Title

Operates equipment to include a rubber tire loader, track loader, track dozer, rockdrill, skid loader, excavator, or haul truck to transport bulk materials. Provide other support maintenance/mechanical facility work by performing the following tasks. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance is required.

• Operate plant and mobile equipment to support production and sales functions at plant site.
• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, moves levers, turns steering wheel, etc. to operate equipment.
• Maintain plant site, equipment and shop according to safety standards, including all aspects of good housekeeping.
• Check brakes, tires, springs, engine oil, etc. on a daily basis. Complete required inspection sheets. Grease, change oil, change tires and perform other maintenance as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• Previous heavy equipment operating experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid NE driver's license and be insurable under the company insurance program.
• Must be capable of becoming certified on heavy equipment.

• Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Must be mechanically and physically inclined to provide support mechanical skills to the operation.
• Must be able to work with various hand tools of the trade.
• Must have good manual dexterity and good motor coordination skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season.
• Must be able to work late or irregular hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to operate with minimal supervision, be a trouble shooter and take initiative to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems.
• Ability to follow directions and instructions and operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to utilize problem solving skills.
• Must be flexible regarding work assignments and demonstrate willingness to perform other support duties during non-busy times.

Condition of employment candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are conditions of employment.