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SCH SERVICES CORA TERMINAL
Heavy Equipment Operator
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What they do
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.
$54,776 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Operator Cora TerminalREPORTS TO
Shift SupervisorJOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary purpose:- To operate and maintain dry bulk handling facility where products are received by trains and loaded into barges or trucks.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Operate heavy equipment to empty trains, trucks, and load barges.
- Operate mobile equipment, dozers, front end loaders, skid steer, and backhoe.
- Perform deck hand work. Manual labor-deckhand work, cleaning, and general maintenance.
- Performs housekeeping chores on operation activities, grounds, and buildings.
- Assists in both environmental services and maintenance as required.
- Participates in company training programs and related testing.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MUSTHAVE 2 YEARS DECKHAND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Experience /
Specific Knowledge:
- Previous mobile equipment experience (dozers, front end loaders, skid steer, and backhoe).
- Experience/familiarity with hand tools (wrenches, ratchets, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers), hydraulic rams that weigh between 30 and 50 lbs.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
- Must be able to pass a Drug, Alcohol, and a Medical Exam (Physical).
Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have a safe work mentality, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work with a team, follow rules, instructions, and take direction from supervisors.
- Execute work orders and associated paperwork.
Physical demands:
- Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.
- Walk up and down stairs/ladders, negotiate uneven surfaces.
- Use of hand tools.
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to work any rotating shift in a 24/7 operation.
- Certain conditions of employment will be governed by the agreement between SCH Services and
IUOE 318.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
Supervisory responsibility:
- None
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Boat Pilot License
- OSHA 24-hour safety hazard training.
- Experienced welder, mechanic, hydraulic repairman, boat pilot, equipment operator and electrician.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Type:
Full-time Base Pay:
From $27.20 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per weekBenefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance