Heavy Equipment Operator

IMI Industrial Services Group; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial services is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator in Athens, GA. This role involves operating machinery, performing equipment inspections, and ensuring safety standards are met while working in various environments. We're looking for a dedicated individual with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Benefits

Major medical plans

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability insurance options

Company matched 401k

PTO plans

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment operations including excavators and motor graders is essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and strong work ethic focused on safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspections and maintenance checks of all equipment.
• Operate various machines including excavator, scraper, and dozer.
• Install, repair, and maintain machinery based on blueprints and plans.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Safety consciousness

Mathematical skills

Education

3 - 5 years' experience with related equipment

Valid driver's license

Job description

About Us

IMI Industrial Services Group is a full service, total solutions, industrial contactor. We deliver quality projects from concept to commission, and handle every aspect of in-house improvements, retooling, plant installations, relocations, upkeep and upgrading of production equipment. IMI provides skilled craftsmen, millwrights, riggers, machinery movers, electricians, and so much more to assemble and install equipment and machinery.

Life With Us

Our culture at IMI resembles a tight-knit family and our clients are treated with the same high regard we treat each other. Our commitment to safe operations allows everyone from our team, and our customers’ team, to return home safe and sound each night. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Production, drive our promise to ourselves and accountability to our clients.

Job Summary

IMI is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator local to the Athens, GA area.

Essential Functions

• Preform pre-operational inspections and maintenance checks of all equipmentwhile making minor adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Monitor and maintain equipmentservices as needed.
• Perform inspections of all equipmentand hardware.
• Operate the following machines:
  • Excavator
  • Pan / Scraper
  • Dozier
  • Motor Grader
  • Skid Steer
  • Tractor
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment according to construction plans, blueprints, & other drawings in industrial establishments, using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, & power tools.
• Accurately apply intermediate mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division& conversion of fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, at heights without fear. Utilize logical step-by-step procedures for work, planning, solving problems, and decision making based on quantifiable information.

Education and Experience

• 3 - 5years' experience with related equipment is preferred, but willing to train the right person.
• Must have a strong work ethic and able to work safely and ensure the safety of others around them.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, twist, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors including times of inclement weather.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Must be highly safety conscious and have ability to see and escape from dangerous situations.
• Ability to climb a ladder and step into various pieces of equipment.

Benefits

All IMI Full-Time employees can enjoy the following benefits: major medical plans, life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance options, a robust company matched 401k, and PTO plans.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of someone in this classification. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

IMI Industrial Services Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.