Operator Equipment

About the role

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operation of heavy mobile equipment. This would include, but not limited to, front end loaders, backhoe loader, skid steer loader, and haul truck.

Job Responsibilities

• All Equipment Operators are responsible for daily or pre-shift inspections on vehicles, and for operating the vehicles safely
• The Equipment Operator has the responsibility of being able to operate all mobile and heavy-duty equipment on site (dozers, loaders, haul truck, etc.)
• Will perform clean-up work as necessary to keep tools, equipment, and working areas clean, orderly and safe
• Must comply with company safety rules and regulations
• Able to understand, interpret, and execute instructions given in both verbal and written form
• Schedule or call for repairs and parts
• Recognize potentially hazardous situations
• Adhere to all CEMEX and O.S.H.A. rules and regulations at all times
• Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Maintain safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in operating heavy equipment
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in position or related field
• Ability to work scheduled shift hours and be flexible with scheduling, overtime and weekends

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work scheduled shift hours and be flexible with scheduling, overtime and weekends
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• Bilingual a plus

Working Conditions

• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment