Traveling Equipment - Utility Operator

Kokosing, Inc.; Saint Louisville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Job summary

Olen is seeking an Equipment Operator/Utility who will travel between four Ohio plants (Fredericktown, St. Louisville, Upper Sandusky, Wooster) to operate Front-end Loader and Skid-steer Loader. The role emphasizes safety, pre-shift inspections, and routine maintenance in a non-union environment.

The ideal candidate can read manuals, understand safety labels, and communicate effectively with supervision. CDL is not required, and.readiness to work across multiple sites is essential.

Qualifications

• Non-CDL allowed and CDL not required.
• Ability to travel between multiple sites.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals and safety information.
• Vision, hearing and balance adequate for safe operation of mobile equipment.
• Free of illegal drug use and substances affecting coordination.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and procedures.
• General mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines at all times.
• Operate equipment within production guidelines for the machine.
• Perform pre-shift inspections, fueling, and greasing.
• Operate a Front-end Loader and Skid-steer Loader.
• Maintain the general appearance and housekeeping of the equipment.
• Operate within the mine plan.
• Report maintenance issues to the maintenance manager.
• Report trucking issues to Plant Manager.
• Coordinate with scale house regarding trucking needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Manual reading comprehension

Travel between sites

Team communication

Tools

Front-end Loader

Skid-steer Loader

Job description

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The equipment operator/utility is responsible for the operation of the equipment and other duties outside of equipment operations as directed by supervision and in accordance with the recommended practices relating to safety, maintenance and production. The equipment operator is responsible for following accepted safe operating practices in all areas of production, maintenance, inspections, and housekeeping. He inspects, cleans and performs repairs as needed or skill allows, observes operation of equipment to detect malfunction and informs supervisor when malfunction occurs. Operator is responsible for the safe operation of equipment and will be familiar with recommended operating procedures, operating limits and recommended practices and expectations for safety, maintenance, production, housekeeping, and repair on both equipment and fixed plants.

The individual filling this role would be expected to "float" or travel or as needed between 4 different plant locations and operate equipment. For reference, they will be traveling to our northern plants in (Fredericktown, OH, St. Louisville, OH, Upper Sandusky, OH, and Wooster, OH). The ideal candidate will be local to the central point of these locations.

This is a non-union opportunity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all safety guidelines are followed.
• Operating the equipment within the general operating and production guidelines for the machine.
• The operator is responsible for pre-shift inspections, fueling, and greasing of his equipment.
• Operation of a Front-end Loader and Skid-steer Loader
• The general appearance and housekeeping of his equipment.
• Operate within the general mine plan.
• Report all maintenance issues to the maintenance manager.
• Report directly to Plant Manager with all trucking or truck issues.
• Communicate with the scale house needs or wishes involving trucking issues.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• This position does not require a CDL.
• Non-CDL are encouraged to apply.
• Physical / functional requirements as indicated for this position.
• Ability to travel to and from multiple sites.
• Ability to read and comprehend instruction manuals, safety information, hazard labels, etc.
• Have corrected eyesight, color vision, depth perception, hearing and balance acceptable for safe operation of mobile equipment and awareness near fixed plant operations.
• Have adequate or corrected hearing acceptable for the safe operation of mobile equipment and awareness near fixed plant operations.
• Free of the influence of drugs or controlled substances that can affect judgment or coordination.
• Knowledge of all related safety guidelines and procedures.
• General mechanical skills.

Benefits:

Olen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life insurance paid time off and a 401K plan.

Olen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

Olen is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.