Heavy Equipment Operator

Location

Aux Sable Stone Agg IL

16526

Heavy Equipment Operator

All duties are performed in a work‑safe manner. Plant safety rules are followed and the individual works as a team member. Mobile operators are given primary responsibility of performing all plant and quarry tasks that require the use of heavy mobile equipment. The associated equipment of the limestone quarry and plant equipment are also considered equipment to be operated through mobile operators.

This person must have experience working with a drag line.

• Understand and comply with EHS policies to assume that environmental, health and safety are the first priority of the business. Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.
• The teams are limestone quarry and plant mobile equipment with a salaried supervisor coordinating team activities. Tasks and equipment utilized are changed per requirements of plant needs; therefore, individuals must possess a variety of task skills. Relationships with other jobs: this position will interact with production and maintenance personnel to reduce and eliminate production interruptions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Required

Education:

High School Diploma / GED

• Work well in a team and can work with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to work holidays, weekends, various shifts, and overtime as directed.
• Demonstrated ability to operate mobile equipment.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Travel through an aggregate plant, which may involve walking over obstacles, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting heavy or awkward parts, and wearing personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, respirators, etc.). The employee may be exposed to extremely hot or cold temperatures, dust, noise, or darkness. Work may also occur at great heights or in small confined spaces.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills required (English).
• Haul trucks, loaders, and various mine equipment experience preferred.
• Local 150 union membership preferred.
• Previous underground mining experience.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved PPE, including but not limited to respirators. Employees required to wear respirators must be clean‑shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.