Heavy Equipment Operator — On-the-Job Training & Benefits

Overland Sand & Gravel Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

PAID Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program - with the option to

PAID Time Off

On the Job Training

Job summary

Overland Sand & Gravel is seeking a high performing equipment operator to join our team. This position operates equipment such as rubber tire loader, dozer, skid loader, excavator or haul truck to transport bulk materials and monitor the plant for any equipment issues.

You will provide maintenance support within the facility and must follow the Safety Program and company policies, performing duties safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 6 months previous heavy equipment moving experience; or equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the company’s insurance program.
• Must be capable of becoming certified on heavy equipment.
• Must be mechanically and physically inclined to provide mechanical skills to support the operation.
• Must demonstrate willingness to perform other support duties during non busy times with hand tools.
• Must have good manual dexterity and good motor coordination skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season.
• Must be able to work late or irregular hours.
• Operate with minimal supervision, be a trouble shooter and take initiative to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems.
• Flexible regarding work assignments.
• Work well with others.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out one-or two-step instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the shop & equipment according to safety standards.
• Cleans shop, office, restroom, scale rooms and equipment on a regular basis.
• Checks brakes, tires, springs, engine oil, etc. on a daily basis. Greases, changes oil, changes tires and performs other maintenance as required.
• As needed, uses equipment to work around the plant.
• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, moves levers, and turns steering wheel to operate equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Manual dexterity

Flexible schedule

Ability to work with minimal superv.

Teamwork

Simple instructions

Education

6 months heavy equipment experience

Valid Driver’s License and insurable

Certification on heavy equipment possible

Job description

Overland Sand & Gravel is seeking a high performing equipment operator to join our team. This position operates equipment such as rubber tire loader, dozer, skid loader, excavator or haul truck to transport bulk materials and monitor the plant for any equipment issues.

You will provide maintenance support within the facility and must follow the Safety Program and company policies, performing duties safely and efficiently.