Heavy Equip​/Plant Operator, AGG

Overview

Summary:

Responsible for the proper handling of sand and gravel materials, and for the safe and proper care, operation, and maintenance of equipment assigned to the Heavy Equipment Operator.

• Exhibit a strong work ethic with the ability to take direction and work in a team setting and independently.
• Adhere to Permian Basin Materials Code of Conduct and company policies.
• Effectively operate all types of aggregate equipment including loaders, backhoes, blades, scrapers, and dozers according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Load rock crushing machinery, dump trucks, trailers, and pickups with the proper amount of requested material.
• Learn site aggregate materials to be able to differentiate between the products to keep them in correct and orderly locations.
• Maintain pit traffic flow by directing all internal and external traffic in such a way as to have a safe, efficient traffic flow.
• Always use radios properly keeping the Manager informed of all relevant information and problems.
• Properly follow company, OSHA, and MSHA safety procedures and promote the company safety program.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Thoroughly clean interior and exterior of the equipment as scheduled or instructed.
• Perform general cleanup of equipment, yard, and buildings.
• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies and procedures.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary to include hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, boots, harnesses and other clothing as required.
• Perform other functions and duties as required or directed.

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• One year of heavy equipment operation experience required

• Candidate must be drug free.
• Position requires moderately strenuous physical work.
• Must be able to:
• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds from floor to 3’ – 6’ occasionally,
• Push or pull up to a maximum force of 100 pounds occasionally,
• Climb in and out of equipment 50+ times per day,
• Climb up and down ladders occasionally,
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time,
• Use hands, fingers, and feet to operate and/or service heavy construction machinery and concrete mixers and haul trucks,
• Travel safely while walking and while operating heavy machinery and/or trucks over uneven terrain, roads, and pavement,
• See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving heavy construction machinery,
• Wear proper protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, high visibility clothing, steel-toed boots, and gloves,
• Observe all company Safety policies on company premises and while operating heavy construction machinery,
• Continually work in extreme hot and cold weather conditions,
• Work safely in wet, muddy, and slippery conditions occasionally,
• Environment will vary from outdoors with varying noise levels and vibrations associated with construction equipment, and exposure to building materials, dust, and dirt at operating sites to a normal office environment.