HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - (SEASONAL)

Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on equipment.
• Maintain 3 points of contact at all times while performing maintenance activities.
• Safely and properly operate equipment.
• Makes sure bucket/attachments are lowered to ground whenever leaving the equipment.
• May load trucks with driver in sight to communicate and ensure safe loading procedure.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations.
• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Assist other co-workers as needed.
• Ensure OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lock out/tag out, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of equipment maintenance & operation experience.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity