Heavy Equipment Operator off, -Hour Shifts

Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of G&Z Transport, LLC’s New Mexico sand plant and yard operations. This position is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment, assisting with the movement and organization of material, supporting plant and loadout activities, performing routine equipment inspections, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and organized facility.

The Heavy Equipment Operator will maintain effective communication with the Plant Lead, Lead Operator, Dispatch, Maintenance, Fleet, drivers, and other yard personnel to support daily operations and address equipment, material, safety, and logistical needs.

• Safely operate heavy equipment used in sand plant and yard operations.
• Move, load, stockpile, and organize sand and other materials as directed by the Plant Lead or Lead Operator.
• Assist with coordinating material coming into and leaving the plant and ensure inventory is tracked and maintained in assigned areas.
• Support plant loadout activities and help maintain an efficient flow of material and trucks through the facility.
• Perform pre-shift and routine inspections of assigned equipment and promptly report mechanical, operational, or safety concerns.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify conditions requiring maintenance or repair.
• Assist with mechanical issues and perform minor field repairs or adjustments that can safely be completed within the employee’s training and ability.
• Communicate equipment concerns and mechanical issues to the Plant Lead, Dispatch, Maintenance, and Fleet teams as appropriate.
• Monitor traffic flow throughout the yard and assist with maintaining the safe movement of trucks, heavy equipment, employees, and visitors.
• Assist drivers and other personnel with plant and yard operations as needed.
• Identify equipment, material, housekeeping, or operational needs within the yard and communicate those needs to the Plant Lead.
• Report logistical, operational, equipment, or safety issues to the Plant Lead.
• Assist the Safety Department with incident reporting, cleanup, and other safety-related activities as required.
• Maintain equipment, work areas, and plant areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform general plant and yard housekeeping duties, including shoveling, sweeping, trash removal, cleanup, and painting as needed.
• Safely climb into, onto, and around mobile and plant equipment as required.
• Work safely around moving trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, conveyors, and other plant machinery.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and site-specific requirements.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain professional conduct and communication with coworkers, drivers, customers, vendors, and management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on operational and business needs.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Class A CDL is a plus but not required.
• Previous heavy equipment operating experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment used in plant, yard, material-handling, aggregate, trucking, or similar industrial operations.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to recognize and report common equipment problems are preferred.
• Familiarity with loadout operations is a plus but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, drivers, Dispatch, Maintenance, and Fleet personnel.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Maintain a professional manner on and off the job site.
• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance is required.
• Ability and willingness…