Heavy Equipment Operator (Overnight) - Freedom, NY - $17.00-$27.00 per hour

Gutchess Lumber Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc. in New York is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to transport materials around the yard and on company property.

The role requires operating several pieces of heavy equipment, maintaining safety and efficiency during loading/unloading and daily maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include ensuring secure handling of materials, adhering to safety protocols, climbing stairs as needed, and coordinating with the team to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Licenses: None
• On-the-job training provided
• Ability to lift 25–100 lbs
• Capable of climbing stairs
• Must follow safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment used in transporting materials on company property
• Positions material to be transported in a safe and secure fashion prior to transport
• Maintains clear vision while transporting
• Unloads with controlled placement of materials
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment
• Conducts daily inspections for leaks or potential problems
• Participates in equipment maintenance as part of a team
• Observes area around work station to protect personnel and property
• Secures machine before leaving the cab
• Achieves and sustains production pace to meet goals
• Accurately logs grades and species of logs received

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team player

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Job description

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a variety of “Heavy Equipment” machines used in the transport of materials on
• Company property.
• Positions material to be transported in a Safe and Secure fashion prior to transport
• Maintains clear vision while during transport
• Unloads slowly controlling proper placement of transported materials
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment
• Performs daily inspections noting any fluid leaks or potential operating problem areas
• Actively participates as a team player in performing equipment maintenance
• Is constantly observing the area around this work station so as not to endanger personnel or Company property.
• Properly secures machine before leaving the cab
• Must be able to achieve and sustain an production pace enabling the accomplishment of goals.
• Accurate Scale and Grade of all logs received into the GLC yard.

1. Gutchess Professionalism:

Treat all vendors with respect

Courteous

Prompt service

Confidential treatment of all data

2. Rolling stock

Understand GLC Safety protocols and the safe use thereof.

• Environmental

Understand and comply with all SWPPP plans.

Understand and comply with GLC spill procedures

Vendor and harvester information by load and log

Number logs

Grades

Species

• May be required to lift boards/equipment ranging in weight from 25 – 100 lbs.
• Must be capable of climbing stairs.
• This will require repetitive frequent twisting, turning, and bending
• SAFTEY

Housekeeping:

• Held accountable for the housekeeping surrounding this work area including the inside of the cab.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Work gloves are required in this area.

Pre-assignment Training:

• Employee will be supervised in operation to ensure safety standards are understood and practices prior to authorizing the use of this piece of equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licenses: None

Years of Experience: Can be learned on the job

Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance