Heavy Equipment Operator - Santaquin

GWC Capital; Santaquin (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great wages

Overtime opportunities

Health insurance

Pension

Vacation and holidays

Family-owned and locally operated

Job summary

Geneva Rock is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to work under the foreman, operating loaders, dozers, trackhoes and other heavy equipment on outdoor job sites in Utah. You will inspect and maintain gear, follow safety procedures, and contribute to efficient material handling on our aggregates division.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and about two years of related experience. Expect overtime during busy seasons, competitive wages, health insurance, pension, and vacation benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years related heavy equipment experience.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as loaders, dozers, trackhoes and other heavy equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and operate equipment safely during assigned shifts.
• Follow company safety procedures to avoid accidents and unnecessary maintenance.
• Support efficient material handling, including feeding, loading, and moving materials as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Stamina for long shifts

Lifting 50 lbs+

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years related experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Division: Aggregates

Supervisor: Foreman

If you're looking for a career change, here are many reasons you should be applying to Geneva Rock.

• Great Wages
• Opportunities for significant overtime in the busy season -- (after introductory period)!
• Incredible Benefits
  • Health Insurance paid hourly. NO deductions from paycheck for premiums.
  • Generous Pension (retirement) contribution.
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay.
• Fantastic Management
• Geneva Rock has a legacy of treating employees well since our founding in 1954.
• Family-Owned and Locally-Operated. Our owners are proud Utahns.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the foreman, the heavy equipment operator is responsible to operate heavy equipment during assigned shift in an efficient and safe manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Visualize, fulfill, and implement the company vision and core values.

• Inspect, maintain, and operate equipment, designated during assigned shift, in a safe and proper way in order to avoid accidents or undue maintenance or repair work.

• Operate Equipment such as Loaders, Dozers, trackhoes and other heavy equipment as assigned.

• Dozer operation includes ripping, blending, and pushing material to crusher, stripping clay and topsoil, and slope banks.

• Loader operation includes feeding hoppers, crushing plants, portable plants, stockpile and load trucks inefficient and productive manner.

• Maintain insurable driving record.

• Ensure a safe and healthful work environment at all times.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• 2 years of related working experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Sitting: 85% of the time.

• Standing: 15% of the time and may occasionally walk to access the machinery/equipment.

• Driving: 85% of the time.

• Weight Lifted: Must frequently be able to lift and/or carry 0 - 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. May occasionally lift items over their head.

• Physical Movement: May frequently push, pull, climb, crawl, bend, stoop, crouch, squat, kneel, grab, and reach.

• Speaking / Listening: Must be able to effectively communicate with coworkers, supervision, follow instructions, and understand safety requirements.

• Working Conditions: Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions while being exposed to high levels of noise, grease, and dust associated with construction project. Regularly works near other heavy equipment and moving machinery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention and commitment to safety

• Ability to follow instructions

• Ability to work long hours

• Ability to move at least 50 pounds

Training and Development

• New Employee Orientation

• Defensive Driving

• Equipment Specific Operation and Safety Training

• Develop knowledge of heavy equipment safety

• Knowledge of job plans/specifications and learn to read and interpret them

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safe Excavation and Trench Competent Person

• Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

*Current employees are required to speak with their immediate manager before applying for any open positions.*

Referral Program: Current employees who refer qualified candidates prior to candidate interviews, will be eligible to receive referral bonuses should their candidate be hired. A $250 bonus will be awarded at the end of each 90-day period up to one year for referred new hires in good standing (for a possible total of $1,000).

Geneva Rock Products, Inc. is an “Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/PWDNET” Employer

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities required of the employee. It reflects management’s assignment of key functions; it does not prescribe or limit the tasks that may be assigned. Job descriptions are subject to change at any time. Geneva Rock is a drug free environment.