Mobile Equipment Operator

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Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers.

Arcosa Wind Towers is looking for a Mobile Equipment Operator
. The role involves operating mobile equipment such as lift trucks, overhead cranes, track mobiles/switch engines, and/or yard vehicles to move materials and products between workstations, receiving areas, and storage locations.

Location: Newton, IA

• Maintain attendance within acceptable standards
• Operate a variety of mobile equipment to complete required tasks
• Ensure loading teams operate in compliance with all safety procedures associated with job tasks
• Inspect all required equipment at the start of each shift and at each start‑up that occurs during the shift
• Record all required data accurately on daily inspection forms
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and report necessary repairs to supervisor and/or management
• Monitor equipment continuously to ensure it is operationally ready, perform basic troubleshooting, and schedule complex mechanical issues with qualified vendors
• Review daily loading schedules to estimate hourly requirements for job assignments and establish work procedures to meet loading schedules
• Recommend measures to improve processes, equipment performance, and quality
• Suggest changes for equipment use, workspace, and other enhancements to increase overall plant, equipment, and crew efficiency
• Ensure shop and outside areas are clean and equipment/tools are stored at shift completion
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Act as a steward of company resources and display urgency in completing assigned duties
• Hold valid certificates of training and applicable licenses for equipment operation as required
• Have one year of prior related experience in equipment operation
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• Implement and follow Lean operating principles and processes
• Handle all business matters ethically and in full compliance with the company Code of Conduct
• Possess excellent time‑management and organizational skills

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non‑production areas, and plant grounds
• Position may require work or maintenance coverage beyond normal hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices (e.g., safety glasses, boots, hearing protection)
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned

• Activating the potential of our people
• Caring for our customers
• Optimizing operations
• Integrating sustainability into daily practices and long‑term strategy
• Promote a results‑driven culture aligned with long‑term value creation

• Health & Pharmacy
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction

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