Equipment Operator III

ZipRecruiter; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure and manufacturing company is seeking a yard equipment operator. The role involves operating heavy equipment, handling materials, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school education and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of transportation requirements and freight compliance.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard equipment including forklifts and trucks.
• Unload and distribute materials from trucks.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and arrange maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school education or equivalent certification

Tools

Forklifts

Payloader

Crane

Job description

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company specializing in 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 worldwide.

About the Position

Work is performed under the supervision of the Department Supervisor and in cooperation with the Department Leader.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

1. Serve as operator of yard equipment including forklifts, payloader, and trucks.
2. Unload steel and other materials from incoming trucks, and distribute materials to designated storage areas.
3. Distribute materials to manufacturing work centers.
4. Transport parts and partially completed units to and from departments.
5. Transfer completed units or parts to and from the blast and paint areas.
6. Maintain and arrange for maintenance of all equipment assigned.
7. Load finished equipment onto trucks.
8. Perform daily equipment inspections.
9. Proficient in all aspects of crane operation.
10. Act as observer and trainer for payloader and crane operation (see Attachments A and B).
11. Operate Mach yard truck with proper airbrake use and wheel chock placement where required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the loading and setup of asphalt equipment.
• Ability to safely operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of transportation requirements and freight compliance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Astec is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

Must be able to work satisfactorily as a team member.