Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

This job is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining heavy equipment, including but not limited to bobcats, cherry pickers, tractors, front end loaders, man lifts, backhoes, and forklifts; depending on area supported may also operate and/or maintain dock cranes and floating cranes.

Responsibilities

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Receive work orders from supervisory personnel.
• Communicate flagging instructions to personnel, when/as required.
• Inspect heavy equipment and/or verify inspection prior to use; looking for defects and ensuring proper working order of equipment each shift and complete necessary checklists.
• Inspect and maintain rigging.
• Start-up equipment and perform duties as per assigned work orders.
• Track assigned work and report completion of duties to supervisory personnel.
• Cook up equipment locations within working areas with appropriate personnel/flagmen.
• Assist maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, when required.
• Perform rigging inspections.
• Perform cover handling; may perform barge cover handling/barge drafting.
• Operate other equipment as required.
• Properly shut down equipment a designed and secure upon completion of assigned task.

Requirements

• Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience Preferred – 6 months’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record; Experience in operation of additional various heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions for the safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Working knowledge and understanding for proper methods for lifting machine/loads per equipment utilized in job duties performed.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Ability to identify operating deficiencies and defects, determine necessary corrective measures, and make minor repairs/service assigned equipment.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
• Ability to safely maneuver equipment in tight spaces.
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 45 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and balance.
• Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Able to perform work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work around/on deep water; where applicable.
• Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.
• Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
• Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
• Uses peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks being performed.

Benefits

Cooper Consolidated, LLC offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!