Heavy Equipment Operator, LGMS, Ghent, KY.

Edw. C. Levy Co.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Heavy Equipment Operators to join their team in Ghent, KY. This exciting role involves operating various heavy machinery, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining equipment performance. With a rotating schedule and a competitive pay structure, this position offers year-round employment in a supportive environment. If you have a love for heavy equipment and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a century-old family-owned company committed to transforming recycled products into valuable construction materials and making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(K) with Employer Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Experience operating various heavy mobile equipment is essential.
• Must be safety-oriented and able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mobile equipment like excavators and dozers.
• Comply with safety regulations and perform daily inspections.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Basic Mechanical Aptitude

Good Communication Skills

Ability to Lift 50lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Excavators

Front End Loaders

Dozers

Haul Trucks

Cranes

Job description

If you’ve got a passion for heavy equipment, loved tonka toys as a kid, enjoy time outdoors, & get gratification working with a team to build a better environment for the next generation, Levy invites you to play in our sandbox. The Levy Group of Companies is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to work at our Levy Gallatin Mill Services location in Ghent, KY.

The Heavy Equipment Operators perform all functions as it pertains to operating heavy off-road mobile equipment.

Pay: $20-$30/hr; plus $2/hr shift differential on nights

Shift: Rotating Schedule - 4 on/4 off; 12-hour shifts, 1 week of days, 1 week of afternoons, 1 week of nights

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability
• Year round, non-weather dependent employment
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities

The Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator will:

• Operate various heavy mobile equipment such as: Water Trucks, 988K Front End Loaders, Excavators, 777 Haul Trucks, D8/9 Dozers, Pot Haulers, & Sennebogen Cranes
• Comply with all safety regulations, policies, and record-keeping
• Load materials in designated areas
• Maintain work area to allow safe movement and access
• Monitor any change in machine performance to identify potential malfunctions & report to the maintenance department
• Perform daily machine inspection and routine greasing, oiling, and fueling
• Meet customer service expectations

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience operating end loader, excavator, dozer, and other specialized mobile equipment
• A team and safety oriented mentality
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Basic Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of bulk materials
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalent

To Apply

Please submit your resume. Military Members are welcome and Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Who is Edw. C. Levy Group of Companies?

We are a unique, 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more. We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers.

The Levy Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Levy Group of Companies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.