Laborer - Heavy Equipment Operator

About The Role

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you'll play a vital role in our daily operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials critical to our success. You'll work hands-on with the latest equipment, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to a culture where safety and innovation are paramount.

What You'll Do

• Operate heavy and light mobile equipment, including skid steers, as trained and directed to maintain quarry access points
• Perform pre-operational checks and routine servicing of assigned equipment
• Conduct site clean-up using hand tools and ensure work platforms remain clear and safe
• Safely run and monitor the crushing plant as required
• Assist with plant repairs and maintenance tasks, including basic welding and fitting, as needed
• Handle water hoses and perform cleanup while maintaining awareness of electrical hazards and slippery surfaces
• Report any operational or environmental issues promptly to the foreman
• Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and use all required PPE in compliance with OSHA/MSHA guidelines
• Support the team in achieving high standards of productivity and environmental responsibility

What It Takes to Succeed

• Pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and "Fit for Work" physical
• Provide valid documentation for I-9 eligibility
• Demonstrate a professional, courteous attitude toward colleagues, supervisors, and the public
• Be flexible to work nights, weekends, overtime, and travel as needed
• Be comfortable working outdoors in extreme weather and on rough terrain
• Physical capability for climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, and using hand tools
• Commitment to a strong safety culture and team-based approach
• Mandatory: Minimum age of 18 due to work environment requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is preferred
• Technical education or certificates in basic welding/fitting a plus
• State-approved Welding Certification is a bonus but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: $18-20/hr. based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth
• The opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes your safety, skill development, and job satisfaction

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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