Mobile Equipment Operator 3

Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential workplace

Medical plans – multiple

Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Long-Term Disability

Employee assistance program

Annual bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Stella-Jones in Cordele, GA is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator 3 to load, unload and transport materials using a knuckleboom, wheel loader, or front-end loader. The role emphasizes safe operation and adherence to the company safety program.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, mobile heavy equipment experience (front-end loader/tractor) and PIE certification. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mobile heavy equipment operator experience preferred, front-end loader or tractor experience required.
• PIE certification required.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, sorts and transports materials.
• Moves materials to processing equipment, railroad cars and trucks as needed.
• Operates lifting devices by moving levers and pedals.
• Positions forks or lifting devices to move pallets and materials.
• Unloads and stacks material with lifting equipment and assists in inventories.
• Maintains and services mobile equipment including inspections and fueling.
• Documents operation and maintenance requirements.
• Supports hazardous waste handling and safety program participation.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Front-end loader experience

Wood products experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

PIE certification

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast‑to‑coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

This role operates a knuckleboom, wheel loader, or front‑end loader by performing the following duties. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, bulldozers and other heavy industrial equipment.

Principal Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, sorts and transports materials.
• Moves materials to and from processing equipment, railroad cars and trucks, treating trams, storage bins and other areas as required.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, product or materials and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Participates in physical inventories.
• Assists in moving of treatment charges for storage, loading and unloading.
• Assists in maintenance and service of mobile equipment as required, including inspections, fueling, safety and cleaning as required.
• Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements of equipment.
• Assists in the hazardous waste processing, handling and loading for shipment.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Mobile Equipment Operator 3 will be trained for the qualifications and proficiency of a Mobile Equipment Operator 2

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Mobile heavy equipment operator experience with wood products preferred. *Must have front-end loader or tractor experience.
• License/Certification: PIE certification

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good eye/hand coordination
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions

Employee Benefits

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled