Equipment Operator III

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure and manufacturing is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator in Chattanooga. The successful candidate will operate various heavy equipment, unload materials, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role demands a high school diploma and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in heavy equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Proficient in crane and payloader operations.
• Knowledge of transportation requirements and freight compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard equipment including forklifts and trucks.
• Unload steel and materials from incoming trucks.
• Distribute materials to manufacturing work centers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Material handling

Education

High school education or equivalent certification

Tools

Forklifts

Payloaders

Crane

Mach yard truck

Job description

BUILT TO CONNECT
Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt
road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative
products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve
customers all over the world.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Work is performed under the supervision of the Department Supervisor and in cooperation with
the Department Leader.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
• Serve as operator of yard equipment including forklifts, payloader, and trucks.
• Responsible for unloading steel and other materials from incoming trucks, and distribution of
materials to designated storage areas.
• Distribute materials to manufacturing work centers.
• Transport parts and partially completed units to and from departments.
• Transfer completed units or parts to and from the blast and paint areas.
• Maintain and arrange for maintenance of all equipment assigned.
• Load finished equipment onto trucks.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Proficient in all aspects of crane operation.
• Observer and trainer for payloader operation and crane operation (see Attachments A and B).
• Operate Mach yard truck with proper airbrake use and wheel chock placement where
required.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
• High school education or equivalent certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in operating heavy equipment required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the loading and set up of asphalt equipment.
• Ability to safely operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment is required.
• Knowledge of transportation requirements and freight compliance is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender
(sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a
person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
• Must be able to work satisfactorily as a team member