Equipment Operator

About the company

At our company, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers, and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us, you'll have the chance to build your ambition!

Your tasks

About the role This position directly reports to the various quarry supervisors. All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and the individual works as a team member. Primary responsibilities include assisting in production functions and maintenance.

What you'll accomplish

• Prioritizes safety, then quality, followed by production
• Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times
• Actively supports key safety initiatives at the facility and assists as needed to improve environmental health and safety (EHS)
• Ensures all work areas and equipment are clean, tidy, and organized at all times
• Trains and coaches other employees when needed
• Utilizes mobile equipment including, but not limited to: haul truck up to and including 90 ton, grader, track dozer, blast hole driller, front end loader (962G, 980, 988, IT28, 992G)
• Performs other duties as assigned on various shifts and schedules
• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas
• Promotes a culture of safety and exhibits these behaviors

Requirements

What we are looking for Education: High school diploma or GED (required).

Field of study: Industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, diesel technology, or a related technical trade.

Required work experience: Three years of mechanical maintenance experience required; welding experience is a plus.

• Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times
• Understands and complies with environmental health and safety policies to assure that environmental, health, and safety are the first priority
• Actively supports key safety initiatives at the facility and assists as needed to improve EHS
• Communicates effectively and timely with staff
• Ensures all work areas are clean, tidy, and organized at all times
• Trains and coaches other employees when needed
• Performs other duties as time permits or as assigned
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs
• Must be able to work all shifts including weekends as needed
• Work is outdoors in hot and cold conditions, moisture and rain, sun, including extreme temperatures
• Position involves walking, standing, sitting, bending, climbing stairs, and operating various equipment
• Exposure to noise and dust, which may require use of hearing and respiratory protection

Additional requirements Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of approved personal protective equipment (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 qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

How to apply

Accommodation statement In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please contact us through appropriate channels. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Other

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We decide all employment on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need. We are committed to the principles of employment equity and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.