Crushing Crew Heavy Equipment Operator

New Look Contracting, Inc.; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Scale wage

401K with employer match

Voluntary Long-Term Disability & Life

Job summary

Superior Sand & Gravel, a DBA of New Look Contracting, Inc., is seeking a heavy equipment operator for the crushing crew in central Minnesota. The role involves safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment to meet production specs while upholding safety standards.

You will collaborate with foremen, quality control, and drivers to ensure efficient operations, perform routine inspections, and participate in preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating front-end loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment.
• Experience in an aggregate processing or mining environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Able to work independently while having a strong attention to detail.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate equipment to produce the proper aggregate according to specifications.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational/mechanical issues.
• Coordinate with the quality control team for meeting product designs, specifications, and testing.
• Load trucks with various products and communicate with truck drivers.
• Enforce safety standards and report safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain clean and organized pit and work areas.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Front-end loader

Skid steer

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Education

OSHA 10 & 30-hour construction safety certifications or ability to obtain

Job description

Superior Sand & Gravel ( DBA of New Look Contracting) is family owned and operated aggregate operation in central Minnesota. Our team comprises individuals who take pride in their work and are passionate about changing the scope of the industry. Our company prides itself on innovation, employee growth, and retention, with our primary focus on safety.

The heavy equipment operator on the crushing crew plays a critical role in the daily operations of crushing and screening operations while ensuring high production standards, and maintaining a safe, efficient and environmentally compliant worksite. The operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring and the routine maintenance of equipment to ensure efficient production while meeting all required specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the crew foreman for daily task and responsibilities
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment to produce the proper aggregate according to specifications
• Perform routine inspections and perform preventive maintenance, repairs and wear-part replacements on equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational/mechanical issues
• Coordinate and collaborate with the quality control team for meeting product designs, specifications, and testing
• Safely and efficiently load trucks with various products and communicate with truck drivers
• Coordinate and communicate with all vehicles, equipment, and trucks regarding internal traffic control requirements and needs
• Ensure safe operation of machinery and compliance with all safety regulations
• Keep pit and work areas clean and organized
• Maintain effective communication between all team members to ensure smooth operations
• Have a safety-focused mentality:
• Always ensure and promote a safe working environment
• Enforce all company, OSHA and other applicable safety standards
• Report on any safety concerns to supervisor
• Identify ways to increase efficiency and all activities related to the facility that comply with local, state, and federal regulations and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience operating front-end loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment
• Experience in an aggregate processing or mining environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
• Able to work independently while having a strong attention to detail
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and ensure accuracy
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including exposure to construction sites and potential physical demands
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime and weekends when needed
• Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• MSAH and OSHA 10- & 30-hour construction safety certifications or ability to obtain
• Welding, fabrication, or mechanical repair experience are a plus

Compensation

• Union Scale wage
• 401K with employer match
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Superior Sand and Gravel is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. New Look Contracting, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

This organization participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information, go to dhs.gov/e-verify or call 888-897-7781.