What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Alpine Silica?
General Overview: The Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Loader and other Heavy Equipment. This position operates loaders equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket which is used to transport aggregate or other materials, feed hoppers or chutes, and/or stock pile aggregates.
Responsibilities:
- Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.
- Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; Move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material.
- Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader.
- Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Loader.
- Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
- Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
- Operate other heavy equipment and perform other related duties as required.
Other Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Possess Class C Driver License
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working operating a Loader is preferred
Mental and Physical Requirements:
- Able to read, speak and write English.
- Work performed in a plant environment. Exposure to inclement weather as most work will be performed outside.
- Regularly required to lift, carry, push, and pull 75 lbs. or more.
- Frequently required to walk on unleveled ground.
- Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty striving for excellence in all activities.
- Dependability, reliability, fulfilling responsibilities.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things.
- Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection and hard hats when needed.
- Regularly required to sit or stand, reach and move about the facility
- Sensitive to confidential information.
- Must work independently and as a member of a team.
This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.
