Heavy Equipment Operator | Tin Sand & Gravel

What we offer:

• Competitive Hourly Pay for Experience with annual performance increases
• PTO Available as of DAY ONE
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Pension Plan (FREE to employees)
• Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY

The Equipment Operator safely operates plant mobile heavy equipment to include 100 ton haul truck and 992 loader to bring raw materials from pit to plant in a safe and efficient manner at maximum loading capacity. Other equipment such as motor grader, water truck, crane, etc. as needed.

• Must be able to or willing to learn to operate all other mobile equipment, including: haul truck, motor grader, water truck, loader and crane
• Assist in plant repairs and clean-up
• Perform pre-shift safety inspection on equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and service mobile equipment. Report needed repairs to shop personnel
• Responsible for good housekeeping of equipment
• Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations
• Perform duties with minimum supervision
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Prefer 3-5 years experience operating heavy mobile equipment

• Must be able to read equipment operating manual
• Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection report
• Must be able to communicate in English on radio or CB
• Possess basic mathematical aptitude to complete daily reports
• Must be able to wear all required safety equipment
• Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner
• Must be able to read and interpret gauges
• Proven ability to work in a TEAM environment

• Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls
• Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet
• Must be able to limb on and off equipment to operate and service
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around mobile equipment
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lb
• Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day
• Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions
• Must be able to work at various heights

Larger equipment is typically air conditioned. There will be times when outside assignments that may require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry. May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc.