Heavy Equipment Operator II - Jefferson

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Location:

Jefferson, GA

Reports to:

Plant Supervisor

The Equipment Operator reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for the safe and proper handling, loading and storage of aggregate materials; as well as the general housekeeping of plant property/equipment and premises as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Must be able to use various tools and equipment in a safe manner to perform job functions. These include but are not limited to broom, mop, pick, shovel, garden hoe, sledgehammer, rubber hammer, electric chipping hammer, air hammer, welder and other various hand and power tools as needed.

The daily work schedule may consist of up to 8+ hour days, with overtime on both a voluntary or mandatory basis for work week as well as on Saturdays, and occasional Sundays, depending upon business level requirements.

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

• Safely and efficiently operate a front-end loader to lift, transport, and load bulk aggregate materials to and from various areas of the plant property.
• Perform and document daily equipment inspections of the front-end loader.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance of the front-end loader including but not limited to:
  Check and maintain all fluid levels, Check and maintain tire pressure, Grease all hubs and other components, Keep the rubber-tire front-end loader clean both inside and outside.
• Operate the radial stacker conveyor to deliver required aggregate materials into appropriate storage bins or hoppers maintaining appropriate fill levels.

• Verify by visual inspection the amount of aggregate materials stored on the plant premises and ensure that adequate supply is maintained.
• Assist with plant maintenance and service as requested by the Plant Manager including welding and greasing plant belts.
• Monitor and report mechanical problems associated with plant equipment to the Plant Manager.
• Maintain the bulk material stockpiles.

• Ensure that Mixer Truck Washdown area and other areas of the yard are kept clean and free of debris.
• Clean and maintain mixer truck washout pits in accordance with company procedures.
• Properly handle and maintain inventory of reclaimed washout material.
• Properly keep clean and maintain general exterior yard areas and plant premises including but not limited to:
  Regular sweeping and mopping, Litter and debris removal, Emptying of exterior waste bins.

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