Wheel Loader Operator Portable Limestone Rock Crusher Independence Excavating

Loader Operator

Independence Excavating is looking for a hard working and experienced Excavator Operator to join our operations!

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors.

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What do we believe in?

PEOPLE:

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE:

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY:

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A typical day looks like:

• Operate a large 988 class wheel loader in a quarry crushing operations role.
• Load haul trucks with raw unprocessed stone in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance (greasing, fluid checks, etc.).
• Communicate with plant operators, truck drivers, and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including assisting with general quarry housekeeping.
• Follow all company and MSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Report any equipment issues or unsafe conditions immediately.

Do you have what it takes?

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 3-5 years’ experience running heavy equipment including mini and large excavators is required
• Must be willing to do general maintenance of the equipment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Must be able to perform a try-out running the equipment during the interview process
• Position functions in the field (100%), in all types of weather conditions
• Current Union Member in good status with the International Union of Operating Engineers, or a willingness to become a member

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.