Mobile Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY LLC; Broken Bow (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Bell Lumber & Pole Company LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely handle materials and move poles in an outdoor yard. You will operate front-end loaders and knucklebooms, perform safety inspections, and ensure loads are secure and properly loaded per work orders.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, clear communication with yard staff and drivers, and strict adherence to OSHA and Bell Timber safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One-year technical certificate or 3–6 months related experience preferred.
• Prior heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience is strongly desired.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to load and unload materials from trucks, trams, and railcars.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections for safety and reliability.
• Follow work orders and load poles with accuracy and care.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness, fueling, and report issues.
• Communicate clearly with yard staff, drivers, and supervisors.
• Monitor load balance and secure materials to prevent damage.
• Adhere to safety standards and wear PPE.
• Assist with general yard duties as needed.
• Understand OSHA rules and Bell Timber safety standards and procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Read and understand equipment startup, operation, and maintenance manuals.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team player

Time management

Reading procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or short-term experience

Tools

Front-end Loaders

Knucklebooms

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Regular Broken Bow, OK, US

Salary Range: $22.50 To $25.00 Hourly

Location: Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Schedule: Full-Time | Hourly | Sunday – Thursday on 3rd Shift (10PM-6AM) — (Shift ends on Fri morning at 6AM) With overtime as needed.

Base Pay: $22.50/hr + $1/hr Shift Differential

Bell Lumber & Pole Co. is seeking a safety-conscious, reliable Heavy Equipment Operator to support operations by safely handling raw materials and finished products in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Job Purpose

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll be re sponsible for the safe handling and movement of utility poles and materials across our site. You'll operate front-end loaders, ensure loads are secure, and contribute to a clean, organized yard.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment to load and unload materials from trucks, trams, and railcars (Front-end Loaders, Knucklebooms, etc.)
• Performing pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety and reliability
• Following work orders and loading poles with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintaining equipment cleanliness, fueling, and reporting any issues
• Communicating clearly with yard staff, drivers, and supervisors
• Monitoring load balance and securing materials to prevent damage
• Adhering to safety standards and wearing appropriate PPE
• Assisting with general yard duties as needed
• Understand OSHA safety rules and work in compliance with the Bell Timber safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and report any and all unsafe working conditions.
• Ability to read and understand equipment startup procedures, operation procedures, shutdown procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One-year technical certificate OR 3–6 months of related experience preferred
• Prior experience with heavy equipment operation and maintenance is strongly desired
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures
• Clear communication with coworkers, supervisors, and drivers
• Proficiency with heavy machinery and safe handling techniques
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and follow Bell’s safety standards
• Team player who can adapt to changing conditions and priorities
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY

With a family legacy spanning over 115 years, Bell Lumber & Pole Co. and its businesses (Bell Timber Inc., Bell Structural Systems, Alamco Wood Products) have established a reputation for excellence.

As one of the largest producers of high-quality, renewable wood poles and structures for utility and telecom companies across North America and beyond, Bell plays a vital role in powering the future. We are also a leader in manufacturing mass timber structural components for commercial and industrial buildings. In addition, we provide wood fence posts and barn poles to farmers and ranchers. Bell operates in 17 locations with a workforce of over 400 employees across the U.S. and Canada.

Our mission TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES is lived out internally, in the way our employees interact with each other, and externally, in the way we give back to the communities we serve.

BENEFITS

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs
• Professional development opportunities

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 651-203-2719 or send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For additional detail, you can read through our EEO Policy.

Work Week is Sunday Night 10PM through Thursday (Shift ends on Friday morning at 6AM), 40 hour work weeks.