Equipment Operator - Retail; Christiansburg, VA

Overview

The Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring raw materials are properly received, stored and loaded for production. The role involves maintaining the yard area, operating equipment safely, and performing inspections and reporting.

• Stock received materials, load and unload deliveries, and load customer vehicles.
• Maintain equipment operation by greasing, checking oil fluid levels, adding grease and oil as required, and keeping plant and equipment clean.
• Keep equipment and plant site clean by washing the outside of the plant and equipment, maintaining plant grounding, picking up trash and other items from grounds, and ensuring all equipment is in its proper place.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Perform all pre and post‑trip inspections and complete daily inspection reports.
• Follow all environmental regulations and clean up any excess material that could cause environmental problems.
• Assist the Concrete Plant Manager in batching and other duties when necessary.
• Assist Dispatch and the Concrete Plant Manager in truck/driver communications.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and outside labor as requested, which may include cleaning up around the plant, sweeping, shoveling, moving wheelbarrows, picking up equipment or supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Fill in for colleagues (at other locations) as needed.

Work Environment

• Outdoor/field work.
• Exposure to dust and fumes/offensive smells.
• Exposure to chemicals such as concrete, chemical admixtures, truck cleaner, grease and oil.
• Close proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level will be moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

• Lift a maximum weight of 100 lbs., repetitively lift 100 lbs., carry approximately 50 lbs., push/pull approximately 100 lbs., and pinch/grip approximately 50 lbs.
• Reach overhead and reach away from the body.
• Sit 4 hours per day, walk 3 hours per day, stand 2 hours per day, and climb or kneel the other 1 hour per day.

Experience
Experience operating a front‑end loader or other heavy equipment preferred.

Special Skills
Verbal communication.
Basic computer knowledge. Ability to learn and use the company dispatch system, iPad, and company software applications.

Certifications N/A

Industry Related Experience or Skills N/A

Education Required High School

Preferred Education N/A

Bilingual in Spanish Preferred No

Full‑time

Entry level