Heavy Equipment Operator - Freedom, NY - $18-$27 per hour

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Operates a variety of “Heavy Equipment” machines used in the transport of materials on
• Company property.
• Position material to be transported safely and securely before transport
• Maintains a clear vision while in transport
• Unloads slowly, controlling proper placement of transported materials
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment
• Performs daily inspections, noting any fluid leaks or potential operating problem areas
• Actively participates as a team player in performing equipment maintenance
• Is constantly observing the area around this work station so as not to endanger personnel or Company property.
• Properly secures the machine before leaving the cab
• Must be able to achieve and sustain a production pace enabling the accomplishment of goals.
• Accurate Scale and Grade of all logs received into the GLC yard.
• Gutchess Professionalism:
  
  

Treat all vendors with respect

Courteous

Prompt service

Confidential treatment of all data

• Rolling stock
  
  

Understand GLC Safety protocols and the safe use thereof.

• Environmental
  
  

Understand and comply with all SWPPP plans.

Understand and comply with GLC spill procedures

• Monitor Log yard receipts for quality on a daily basis.
• Report to the Wood Procurement Manager on quality challenges
• Daily tracking of receipts into the Log yard
  
  

Vendor and harvester information by load and log

Number logs

Grades

Species

• May be required to lift boards/equipment ranging in weight from 25 - 100 lbs.
• Must be capable of climbing stairs.
• This will require repetitive, frequent twisting, turning, and bending
• SAFETY
  
  

Housekeeping

• Held accountable for the housekeeping surrounding this work area, including the
  
  

inside the cab.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Work gloves are required in this area.
  
  

Pre-assignment Training

• Employee will be supervised in the operation to ensure safety standards are understood
  
  

and practices prior to authorizing the use of this piece of equipment

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses: None

Years of Experience: Can be learned on the job

Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
  
  

Work Location: In person