Chiller Yard Heavy Equipment Operator - 36,000-lb Forklift

American Equipment Services; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

American Equipment Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to move chiller units across company properties. You will operate a 36,000 lb forklift, load and unload trucks, and relocate units through paint, assembly, and testing stations.

The role requires 3-4 years of heavy equipment driving experience, strict adherence to safety policies, and attention to detail. Typical hours are 7am-4pm with possible weekend work.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 3-4 years of heavy equipment driving experience is a must.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and willingness to comply with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 36,000 lb forklift.
• Load and unload trucks with units.
• Move units in and out of paint production.
• Move units in and out of assembly production.
• Move units on and off of testing stations.
• Move units around the yard.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment driving

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

American Equipment Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to move chiller units across company properties. You will operate a 36,000 lb forklift, load and unload trucks, and relocate units through paint, assembly, and testing stations.

The role requires 3-4 years of heavy equipment driving experience, strict adherence to safety policies, and attention to detail. Typical hours are 7am-4pm with possible weekend work.