Heavy Equipment Operator Night Shift (Haul Truck)

About the Role

This position primarily involves operating off-highway heavy equipment such as haul trucks, pit trucks, water trucks, forklifts, stockpile trucks, bin trucks, and plant trucks within the facility. The role includes safely driving and maneuvering equipment for loading, dumping, and spreading materials, as well as assisting in stockpiling materials and hauling other materials as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment with a high degree of competence, skill, and proficiency.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports.
• Report unsafe mechanical conditions to the shop foreman and supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices on equipment.
• Assist with routine preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs in and around the plant, notifying the plant manager of complex issues.
• Inspect vehicle mechanisms and monitor/maintain fluid levels.
• Assist mechanics with minor service and repairs to equipment.
• Follow established traffic patterns and avoid road hazards or other hazardous conditions.
• Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently while observing all safety and health rules.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Heavy equipment operator experience is preferred.
• Comply with all Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) and other company policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Ability to work required overtime and a flexible work schedule based on customer needs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, push, bend, and lift up to 45 pounds.
• Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language.

Skills

• Communication: Clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing, actively listening and adapting messages to the audience.
• Team Player: Work cooperatively with team members to achieve shared goals, assist others, and foster a positive team environment.
• Safety Awareness: Recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols; proactively identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Initiative and Self-Motivation: Take proactive steps, anticipate needs, and act without constant direction; drive to pursue goals and seek improvement.
• Equipment Operation: Proficiency in operating large loaders and other heavy equipment, including maneuvering, loading, dumping, and transporting materials.
• Personal Accountability: Honor commitments, acknowledge and correct mistakes, and take ownership of problems.

Working Conditions

• Work outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, wet, cold).
• May work in high and/or precarious places or cramped workspaces requiring awkward positions.