Equipment Operator

Sunrock; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking an Equipment Operator in Roxboro, NC. The role involves operating machinery to process hard rock, sand, and gravel while maintaining safety, efficiency, and accuracy in daily tasks.

Typical duties include routine maintenance, housekeeping, and supporting production goals. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years related experience, with a valid NC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must read and comprehend simple English instructions and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information clearly.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for measurement, weight, and units.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety policies and reports unsafe conditions.
• Operates mobile machinery to drill, blast, crush, screen and load materials.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area and daily equipment upkeep.
• Supports production goals and works under supervision with routine tasks.

Skills

Reading in English

Basic Math

Communication skills

multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3-5 years experience

Job description

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The Equipment Operator is capable of operating various pieces of equipment. The Equipment Operator helps do multiple tasks to keep the operations in motions. In this position routine duties are performed with minimal supervision. Standard practices or procedures allow the employee to proceed alone at routine work. There is an occasional check of work while in progress and work is reviewed upon completion. Good judgment and common sense is required in all duties and any other tasks assigned. Normal work hours are 7:00am until 6:00 pm Monday through Friday with weekend work as needed. The work hours may fluctuate with the production goals. This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and task to be performed. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description as needs tend to change over time.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The additional requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a supervisor and/or Manager Safety & Health.


2. Maintains a clean and orderly work area and meets other housekeeping needs as required by Sunrock, MSHA 30 CFR 56.20003, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22.


3. Operates mobile machinery and equipment used to drill, blast, crush, screen and load hard rock, sand, gravel, and other raw materials as needed.


4. Responsible for the movement of materials, to perform preventative maintenance & minor repairs on equipment, and working with others on daily goals of production.


5. Ability to operate equipment safely, efficiently, and effectively.


6. Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner, following routine and all standards of performance. Work is repetitive and continuous.


7. Maintains the daily cleanliness of the equipment.


8. Completes any daily equipment tasks that are given.


9. Assists weekly in the loading of the trains.


10. Assists weekly in dipping the ponds


11. Assists weekly in grading haul roads.


12. Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.


13. Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.


14. Performs other duties assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Three (3) to Five (5) years prior related experience required. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current North Carolina Driver’s License required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and comprehend, in English, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.


• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of dollars and weight measurement, volume, and distance.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.


• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Light to moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.