Heavy Equipment Operator

What you will do:

· Operates front-end loaders, skid steers, excavators, crushers and screening units as required.

· Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.

· Operates various equipment for general site preparation and related assignments.

· Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

· Will maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety policies and practices, perform daily housekeeping of assigned area, perform daily workplace inspections, adhere to plant policies and proper use of plant radios.

· Should be familiar or willing to be trained on MSHA safety rules, safety procedures for plant mobile equipment, lockout/tagout policy, confined spaces policy, hot work policy, lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials.

· Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

· Ability to operate heavy equipment (front end loader).

· Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

· Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.

· Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.

· Task training required for each type of equipment operated.

· Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

· Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisor to meet plant needs.

Minimum Requirements:

· 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

· Valid Driver’s License

· High school diploma or GED;

You will love working here because:

Employees are our most important resource. As a part of the family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value to their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 65.0 – 75.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience operating a front-end loader?
• Are you able to work 60 hours per week as business needs require?
• Do you have experience performing basic maintenance on heavy equipment?

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vega, TX 79092 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25