Equipment Operator
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · Albertville, AL · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Key Job Elements
- 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
Qualifications And Experience
- 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
Essential And Physical Activities
- 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 that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection
Benefits
- 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