Equipment Operator - Retail (Roanoke, VA)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary / Objective :

The Equipment Operator safely operates various pieces of heavy equipment in the mining and production process of aggregates.

Essential Functions :

• Operate equipment (excavator, backhoe, dozer and other heavy equipment) to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or transport bulk materials to and from mine site, storage or processing areas, feed conveyors, hoppers or chutes, and load trucks or railcars.
• Maintain separate piles of different types of material by understanding the differences between the types of material and reading the site plan.
• Maintain proper levels of aggregates and raw material, including keeping the hoppers full of aggregates. Notify manager of impending shortages on a timely basis.
• Stock pile excess raw material to be processed and break up large rocks to a manageable size as needed.
• Keep equipment and plant site clean at all times.
• Perform all pre and post-trip inspections and complete daily inspection reports.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner. Follow proper procedures and complete required documentation if an accident or injury occurs. Notify manager or Safety Department as required.
• Understand and comply with all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies. Notify manager and the Safety Manager immediately of any potential or current safety problems.
• Wear required PPE.
• Follow all environmental regulations and clean up any excess material that could cause environmental problems.
• Lock and secure assigned equipment daily at the end of the shift or as otherwise required, including removing keys from assigned equipment daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Education Required : None

Preferred Education : High School

Bilingual in Spanish Preferred : No