Mobile Equipment Operator

Arcosa Inc.; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401k with Employer Match

11 paid Company holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discount Programs

Career Training and Development

Job summary

Arcosa Aggregates seeks a Mobile Equipment Operator for our North Opelika, AL plant. The role involves safe operation of bulldozers, excavators, and loaders to support quarry production and material handling.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, reliability, and ability to work in varied outdoor conditions while maintaining safety and efficiency. Training and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prompt, regular attendance and reliability.
• Ability to operate multiple heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mobile equipment in mining and loading tasks.
• Promote safety awareness and follow regulations.
• Perform pre-shift safety inspections and daily checks.
• Load trucks and maintain stockpiles efficiently.
• Communicate with supervisors and customers to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Safety minded

Team player

Attendance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bulldozer

Excavator

Loader

Job description

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator based out of our North Opelika, AL plant. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy mobile equipment used in mining. Equipment operated may include bulldozers, excavators, and loaders. The operator will perform tasks such as excavation, grading, and material handling in support of plant and production objectives.

Day to Day

• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition
• Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
• The ability to operate at least 2 pieces of mobile equipment (haul truck, farm tractor, water truck, rubber tire backhoe, front loader, etc.)
• Operate equipment in quarry and daily hauling of material from mine pit to stockpile, plant or hopper
• Performs walk-around pre-shift safety inspections and workplace inspections.
• Identifies any safety problems or concerns and reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor including near misses and any other areas where safety can be improved
• Communicates with load and unload areas, hauls materials safely to designated areas and maintains safe speed and observes all plant traffic controls
• Operate a front-end loader to efficiently and accurately load customer trucks and maintain stockpiles.
• Maintain an effective system of communications with supervisors and customers serviced
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned

About You

• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
• Positive, Team-based attitude
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required
• The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Working Conditions

While most equipment has air conditioning, there will be times when other responsibilities may require periods of work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, dry, and dusty.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401k with Employer Match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within!

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.