What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Centex Materials?
Salary: $22.00-$26.00/ hr
Shift: Day and Night
What Centex Materials Offers You
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
- Highly competitive base pay
- Health and wellness programs
- Paid time off
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Primary Duties *
- Under the immediate direction of supervisor, the Equipment Operator safely operates plant mobile heavy equipment to include Front End Loader, Water Truck, Skid Steer, Crane, etc. to bring raw materials from pit to plant in a safe and efficient manner at maximum loading capacity. Other plant operation duties may be assigned.
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with training and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Perform pre-shift safety inspection on the vehicle systems, equipment,
and accessories.
- Perform preventative maintenance and service mobile equipment.
- Report needed repairs to supervision.
- Ensure cargo is properly loaded according to safety requirements.
- Responsible for good housekeeping of equipment.
- Assist with plant maintenance & repairs as needed.
- Assist with operation of other equipment as needed.
- Adhere to MSHA and Centex Materials safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform duties with minimum supervision.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
- Must be able to read equipment operating manual
- Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection forms
- Must be able to read and interpret gauges
- Possess basic mathematical aptitude to complete daily reports
- Must be able to wear all required safety equipment & PPE
- Must be able to communicate over CB radio or with hand signals and warning sounds, with coworkers regarding movement of vehicles and mobile equipment.
- Must be service orientated with proven ability to work in a TEAM environment
Environmental Conditions
- Majority of work is performed outdoors.
- Exposure to elements of weather to include extremes in heat, humidity, cold, dust and moisture for extended periods.
- Occasionally/frequently exposed to rough, muddy and icy surface conditions.
- Intermittent exposure to high noise levels and truck vibration.
- Frequent exposure to cement, concrete, admixtures, dust, diesel fuel, and other substances that may cause burns, be toxic or explosive if handled incorrectly.
- Frequently exposed to water and wet conditions.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night Shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (bi-lingual) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26