Equipment Operator - Overburden Removal

Essential Functions

• Operate, service, and maintain various heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, haul trucks, loaders and scrapers to remove overburden according to plan
• Maintain proper bench heights, slopes, and pit geometry as directed by supervisors or mine planners
• Load haul trucks efficiently while minimizing oversize, spillage, and cycle delays
• Responsible for fueling, oiling, greasing equipment as well as understanding the equipment's safety manual
• Perform pre-shift and end of shift checks and maintenance on equipment
• Follow all MSHA, company, and site-specific safety policies and procedures
• Maintain clean, stable work areas with proper berms, traffic control, and visibility
• Report hazards, near misses, equipment issues, and unsafe conditions immediately
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training
• Understand and follow all policies, procedures, and safety rules as applicable to facility, job function and equipment
• Able to travel to other sites in the area as needed

Education Qualifications

• Required: High School or Equivalent
• PREFERRED: 3+ years overburden removal operations or 3+ years heavy equipment operations

Skills And Abilities

• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math
• Working knowledge of US Aggregates Safety and Operating principles
• Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management, or customer
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently to get things done

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to continuously stand or walk on level or uneven ground
• Must have the ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs
• Must have the ability to bend, crouch and/or kneel at the waist or knees
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up at least 50lbs
• Ability to work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions

About US Aggregates

US Aggregates is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. With over 20 operations across Indiana, US Aggregates has been a customer-focused, innovative provider of high-quality essential stone, sand and gravel used in road construction, site prep and utilities, agriculture and erosion control. The company also specializes in industrial minerals like dolomitic and high-calcium products. Since 1967, US Aggregates has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality and community. US Aggregates is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.usagg.com.