Operator Heavy Equipment

holcim; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and building solutions is hiring mobile operators for its quarry in Loves Park, IL. The role involves safely operating heavy equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and demonstrating commitment to environmental practices. Candidates should have experience in the mining industry, basic math skills, and the ability to work in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience with haul trucks, loaders, and various mine equipment preferred.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mobile equipment in limestone quarry and plant.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize production interruptions.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Ability to operate mobile equipment

Knowledge of EHS policies

Education

Part 48 MSHA training

Job description

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America's oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America's leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description : ABOUT THE ROLE

Position Summary : This position reports directly to the Quarry Supervisor. All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member. Mobile operators are given primary responsibility of performing all plant and quarry tasks that require the use of heavy mobile equipment. The associated equipment of the limestone quarry and the plant equipment are also considered equipment to be operated through mobile operators.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assume that environmental, health and safety are the first priority of the business. Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.
• The teams are limestone quarry and plant mobile equipment with a salaried supervisor coordinating team activities. Tasks and equipment utilized are changed per requirements of plant needs; therefore, individuals must possess a variety of task skills. Relationships with Other Jobs : This position will interact with production personal to coordinate maintenance activities to reduce and eliminate production interruptions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Work Experience :

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills required (English).
• Haul trucks, loaders, and various mine equipment experience preferred.
• Previous Underground mining experience, Demonstrated ability to operate mobile equipment.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Travel through a Aggregate plant, i.e. walk over obstacles, climb stairs and ladders, lift heavy or awkward parts, wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, respirators etc.). The employee will at times be exposed to extremely hot / cold, dusty, noisy, or dark situations. At times, work will be performed at great heights or in small confined spaces.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Part 48 MSHA training, Knowledge of products, industry terminology.
• Must be willing to work holidays, weekends various shifts and overtime as directed.

Additional Requirements :

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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