Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Purpose

Operate one or several types of powered heavy equipment. The operator will perform a variety of skilled or semi‑skilled tasks involving the operation, servicing, and maintenance of heavy equipment in an industrial setting.

• Operate wheel loader and/or tracked heavy equipment to move and process railcars and various scrap materials.
• Operate skid steer or forklift to stage and palletize small parts.
• Load and unload materials for transport.
• Perform basic maintenance as needed.
• Effectively communicate with team members and customers.
• Complete daily inspection and record keeping of equipment.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Heavy Equipment Certification.

• Excavator / Wheel Loader experience preferred.
• Background experience in safely operating heavy equipment.
• Railroad or industrial labor experience preferred.
• Inspection of heavy equipment.
• General maintenance knowledge of mobile track equipment.

• Strength – Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Motion – Employee will sit for the majority of the shift, may kneel, squat and climb steps as needed throughout the day.
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. The ability to see details at close range or at a distance.
• Work Environment – Work in all weather conditions.
• Emotional Demands – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Safety – Position is a safety sensitive position. Position requires following all safety procedures, policies and PPE requirements such as hand, head, eye, ear and foot protection.

Competitive Salary.

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign‑on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full‑time/part‑time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
• EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Production - Hourly

Pueblo, CO Recycling - 284

Entry level

Temporary

Management and Manufacturing

Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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