Heavy Equipment Operator - Cinderlite

General Summary

At Cinderlite, we are seeking a highly experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support daily production activities in an aggregate mining environment. This role requires precision equipment operation, strong site safety awareness, and efficient operation around crushers, haul trucks, and other heavy machinery. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in quarry operations and proficiency in operating various types of equipment.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to excavate, move, load, and grade earth, rock, gravel, and other materials
• Perform various activities including but not limited to: road building, finishing, sloping, banking, backfilling, loading, excavating, stockpiling, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, and loading trucks
• Operate equipment proficiently and safely
• Ensure operation of equipment is within capabilities and limitations
• Perform required safety inspections and complete documentation
• Maintain a clean and safe job site
• Perform other duties as required

Certification & Skills

• Valid Driver's License
• Excellent equipment control and precision grading ability
• Practice good safety habits
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Reliable and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Physical Requirements

• Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds

About Cinderlite

Cinderlite is a company that values its employees and their contributions to its century-old success. We believe in building a future together and are committed to providing a safe and productive work environment for all our team members.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is dedicated to equal opportunity employment and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Agencies will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.