Primary Duties & Responsibilities:    

Observe

• Perform equipment pre-inspections and monitor equipment function during operation including fluid levels, airlines, brakes, tires, hydraulic lines and gauges.
• Observe visual and auditory signals continuously during operation and positioning.

Operate

• Follow established standards to operate equipment for obtaining and transporting material including bulldozer, blade, wagon, scraper, loader, tractor, forklift, skid steer, pickup truck/car and dump truck.
• Operate bulldozer, blade or scraper, wagon frequently, additional equipment intermittently.
• Areas of equipment operation may include in and around field and roadways.
• Mount/dismount equipment using all legs and arms.
• Work outdoors in climate-controlled equipment cab conditions providing heating and air conditioning.
• Maintain appropriate safety and protection of employees and others while performing job duties.
• May perform duties in isolated areas and without direct supervision at times.
• Perform lifting and equipment cleaning/shoveling, assist coworkers in material transfer as needed.

Communicate

• Read and comprehend written instructions, work orders, time sheets, operating procedures and safety warnings.
• Conduct written and/or verbal communication regarding operations and safety during work which may occur in elevated ambient noise environments.
• Recognize and respond to immediate safety concerns and assist with reduction and prevention.  
• Provide assistance in emergencies as necessary.

OE/Lean: The operator/blender operator will work with the plant operations team to develop, follow and audit standard work, participate in 5S, Non-Routine task reviews and residual risk reduction, participate in Kiazan events

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Maintain knowledge of current equipment operation
• Ability to reason and use judgment continuously for equipment operation
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, work orders, safety manuals, signage Ability to write and complete work orders, time sheets
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Knowledge of safe plant operations and the recognition of common safety hazards inherent to the industry. Ability and knowledge to take precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment
• Understand and apply applicable state, federal, company policies and procedures Ability to meet and maintain all appropriate state and federal certification requirements
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, reflective safety vest
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to bend, twist, push, pull and lift objects as job duties require.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions if needed.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment on rough terrain.

Work Hours: 45-50 hours per week

Safety Training:  MSHA and on-boarding process provided