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Overland Sand & Gravel Company
Equipment Operator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$58,475 / year median in Nebraska
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Company Background Overland Sand & Gravel, a NEBCO Company, mines aggregates along the Platte River near Central City, Clarks and Silver Creek, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate makes up 70 percent of the mines' product. For more information, visit www.overlandsandandgravel.com. NEBCO, Inc. NEBCO's story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com. Job Summary Overland Sand & Gravel is looking for a high performing equipment operator to join our team. This position operates equipment to include a rubber tire loader, track dozer, skid loader, excavator, or haul truck to transport bulk materials. Monitor the plant (conveyors, pumps, washers, etc.) while it is running for any equipment failure. Provide other support maintenance/mechanical facility work. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. Maintains the shop & equipment according to safety standards. Cleans shop, office, restroom, scale rooms and equipment on a regular basis. Checks brakes, tires, springs, engine oil, etc. on a daily basis. Greases, changes oil, changes tires and performs other maintenance as required. As needed, uses equipment to work around the plant. Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, moves levers, and turns steering wheel to operate equipment. Other duties may be assigned. Education and/or