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APAC - Alabama, Inc.
Heavy Equipment Operator- Atmore, AL
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$53,735 / year median in Alabama
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Atmore, AL at APAC
- Alabama, Inc. Heavy Equipment Operator
- Atmore, AL at APAC
- Alabama, Inc.
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Full-Time Job Description:
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526817 APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century! Join Our Team and Build a Safer, Stronger Future Are you a skilled problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, hands-on environments? Do you take pride in keeping operations running efficiently and safely? We're seeking a dedicated Plant Maintenance Technician to become an essential part of our team, ensuring our ready-mix plants operate at peak performance. Why Join Us? Be a key player in a company that values your expertise and commitment to safety.Pay:
$22.31 an hour, based on your experience and skillset. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401k retirement plan. Working alongside a supportive, collaborative team that celebrates innovation and continual learning. Face fresh challenges every day, putting your mechanical and electrical skills to use. Benefit from opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Your Impact As a Plant Maintenance Technician, you'll play a critical role in: Ensuring all plant equipment is always operating safely and efficiently. Championing a robust safety culture throughout the organization. Conducting timely repairs based on inspections and proactively addressing maintenance needs. Attending and contributing to plant maintenance and safety meetings. What You'll Do Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical and assist in electrical systems for plants and support facilities. Use a full range of tools and equipment-from hand and power tools to hoists, cranes, welding and testing instruments. Listen, observe, and troubleshoot equipment issues, collaborating with team members to find and implement solutions. Dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery, replacing defective parts and ensuring precise, reliable operation. Clean, lubricate, and maintain plant machinery to maximize efficiency and productivity. Perform skilled welding and fabrication to repair or enhance equipment. Maintain inventory, order essential parts and supplies, and keep accurate maintenance records. Communicate effectively with dispatchers, drivers, operators, and customers-both in person and via radio/telephone. Assist fellow maintenance staff and help drive overall plant efficiency. Work with 480-volt electrical systems (computer batch panel experience a plus). What We're Looking For Proven experience with mechanical, electrical, and welding tools and procedures. Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, with an eye for detail and a passion for quality work. Physical capability to lift to 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently; able to work at heights and in varied conditions. Valid driver's license and flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and variable shifts as needed. Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints; experience with computers and control panels a plus. Dedication to safety in all aspects of the job. Physical&WorkEnvironmentRequirements- Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involvingphysicalagility.
- Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs. as needed.
- Workprimarily outdoors, often in extreme weather andenvironmental conditions.
- Comfortableworking in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loudenvironments.
- Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
- Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.