What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator – Material Yard position at Dakota Warehouse?
Overview
Heavy Equipment Operator safely moves, organizes, loads, and unloads industrial materials, supplies, and large machinery within a designated storage and staging yard. This role keeps materials accessible, inventory accurate, and the yard safe and efficient.
Key Responsibilities
- Material Handling: load and unload trucks, flatbeds, and shipping containers using heavy equipment.
- Yard Organization: stage pipe, steel, crates, and equipment in a logical layout that keeps pathways clear and inventory easy to access.
- Equipment Operation: safely operate large-capacity forklifts, reach stackers, front-end loaders, and cranes, including in tight or congested spaces.
- Safety Inspections: perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections, including fluid levels, brakes, and rigging, and report any defects promptly.
- Site Maintenance: keep the yard clean, orderly, and free of debris and hazards.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma or GED.
- Experience: 1–3 years operating industrial or construction heavy equipment.
- Equipment Experience (Required): hands-on operation of large-capacity forklifts (15,000 lb capacity), telehandlers (rough-terrain telescopic forklifts), and front-end/wheel loaders with fork attachments.
- Equipment Experience (Preferred): reach stackers, rough-terrain or mobile cranes (including rigging and signaling), and yard trucks for moving trailers within the yard.
- Licenses & Certifications: valid driver’s license required. Forklift certification required. Crane certification is a plus.
- Physical Requirements: able to lift 50 lbs, perform manual labor when securing loads, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Skills: strong hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and clear communication with ground crews and truck drivers.
Join us in this energetic role where your expertise keeps our yard running smoothly! Your dedication to safety and operational excellence will make a significant impact on our projects’ success while advancing your career in heavy equipment operation.
Pay: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $29