Equipment Operator

Overland Sand & Gravel Company; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

PAID Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program - with the option to

PAID Time Off

On the Job Training

Job summary

Overland Sand & Gravel is seeking a high performing equipment operator to join our team. This position operates equipment such as rubber tire loader, dozer, skid loader, excavator or haul truck to transport bulk materials and monitor the plant for any equipment issues.

You will provide maintenance support within the facility and must follow the Safety Program and company policies, performing duties safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 6 months previous heavy equipment moving experience; or equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the company’s insurance program.
• Must be capable of becoming certified on heavy equipment.
• Must be mechanically and physically inclined to provide mechanical skills to support the operation.
• Must demonstrate willingness to perform other support duties during non busy times with hand tools.
• Must have good manual dexterity and good motor coordination skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season.
• Must be able to work late or irregular hours.
• Operate with minimal supervision, be a trouble shooter and take initiative to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems.
• Flexible regarding work assignments.
• Work well with others.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out one-or two-step instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the shop & equipment according to safety standards.
• Cleans shop, office, restroom, scale rooms and equipment on a regular basis.
• Checks brakes, tires, springs, engine oil, etc. on a daily basis. Greases, changes oil, changes tires and performs other maintenance as required.
• As needed, uses equipment to work around the plant.
• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, moves levers, and turns steering wheel to operate equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Manual dexterity

Flexible schedule

Ability to work with minimal superv.

Teamwork

Simple instructions

Education

6 months heavy equipment experience

Valid Driver’s License and insurable

Certification on heavy equipment possible

Job description

Company Background

Overland Sand & Gravel, a NEBCO Company, mines aggregates along the Platte River near Central City, Clarks and Silver Creek, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate makes up 70 percent of the mines’ product. For more information, visit www.overlandsandandgravel.com .

NEBCO, Inc.

NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com .

Job Summary

Overland Sand & Gravel is looking for a high performing equipment operator to join our team. This position o perates equipment to include a rubber tire loader, track dozer, skid loader, excavator, or haul truck to transport bulk materials. Monitor the plant (conveyors, pumps, washers, etc.) while it is running for any equipment failure. Provide other support maintenance/mechanical facility work. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to, the following.

Maintains the shop & equipment according to safety standards.

Cleans shop, office, restroom, scale rooms and equipment on a regular basis.

Checks brakes, tires, springs, engine oil, etc. on a daily basis. Greases, changes oil, changes tires and performs other maintenance as required.

As needed, uses equipment to work around the plant.

Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, moves levers, and turns steering wheel to operate equipment.

Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• 6 months previous heavy equipment moving experience; or
• Equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the company’s insurance program.
• Must be capable of becoming certified on heavy equipment.
  

Other Qualifications:

• Must be mechanically and physically inclined to provide mechanical skills to support the operation.
• Must demonstrate willingness to perform other support duties during non busy times. Must be able to work with various hand tools of the trade.
• Must have good manual dexterity and good motor coordination skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season.
• Must be able to work late or irregular hours.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to operate with minimal supervision, be a trouble shooter and take initiative to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems.
• Must be flexible regarding work assignments.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out one-or two-step instructions.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.

Accessibility

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Phone: Call us at 402-434-1212

Email: [e-mail]

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