Equipment Operator

About the role

This position will cover parts of Southern Aroostook County as well as our Chester location.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently, including excavators, bulldozers, compactors, front end loaders, delimbers, skidders, skid steers, dump trucks (with licensure), and other machinery used in construction and forestry operations.
• Ensure efficient production flow and proper handling of logs and lumber.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Maintain personal safety and watch out for the safety of others.
• Comply with all OSHA safety guidelines.
• Communicate with team members and customers in a positive and collaborative manner.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and advise the Job Foreman of any maintenance or repair needs.
• Participate in routine maintenance tasks.
• Cross-train in other positions as deemed appropriate by the site foreman.
• Work efficiently as a team member and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current valid Class B Driver’s License (Class A is a plus, but not required).
• Ability to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management.
• Knowledge of mechanical functioning of various equipment components and ability to make repairs as needed.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in group situations.
• Proper use of body mechanics to perform job duties.
• Compliance with all company safety-related rules and regulations.
• Ability to perform Lockout/Tagout as required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Remain seated for prolonged periods of time.
• Demonstrate visual and auditory acuity to safely operate equipment.
• Climb in and out of machinery.

Work Environment

• Time split between outdoor conditions and the operator’s cab, which is normally climate controlled.
• Exposure to slippery surfaces such as icy and muddy conditions.
• Noise level is loud but generally below 85 decibels.
• Must wear company-furnished PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety vest.
• Inclement weather conditions may be encountered.