Heavy Equipment Operator, LGMS, Ghent, KY
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Manufacturing / Production
General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Overview
Heavy Equipment Operator position at Levy Gallatin Mill Services in Ghent, KY. The Heavy Equipment Operators perform all functions as it pertains to operating heavy off-road mobile equipment.
Responsibilities- Operate various heavy mobile equipment such as water trucks, 988K front end loaders, excavators, 777 haul trucks, D8/9 dozers, pot haulers, and Sennebogen cranes
- Comply with safety regulations, policies, and record-keeping
- Load materials in designated areas
- Maintain work area to ensure safe movement and access
- Monitor changes in machine performance to identify potential malfunctions and report to the maintenance department
- Perform daily machine inspections and routine greasing, oiling, and fueling
- Meet customer service expectations
- Experience operating end loaders, excavators, dozers, and other specialized mobile equipment
- Team and safety-oriented mentality
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of bulk materials
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to perform other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent
Pay: $20-$30/hr; plus $2/hr shift differential on nights
Shift: Rotating schedule - 4 on/4 off; 12-hour shifts (days, afternoons, nights)
Benefits- Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(k) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability
- Year-round, non-weather dependent employment
- Tuition reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs
- Student loan repayment program
- Employee referral program
Please submit your resume. Military members are welcome and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Who is Edw.
C. Levy Group of Companies? We are a unique, 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more. We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers.
The Levy Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Levy Group of Companies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Details- Seniority level:
Entry level - Employment type:
Internship - Job function:
Management and Manufacturing - Industries:
Construction
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