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Braen Stone of Whitehall

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.

$59,632 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Equipment Operator Braen Stone of Whitehall Job Description FLSA Classification:
Laborer Overtime Status:
Non
  • Exempt Braen Stone Industries, the leading supplier of construction materials including stone, sand, asphalt, septic materials, recycled materials and agricultural limestone, is currently seeking an Equipment Operator for our Whitehall quarry (Whitehall, NY).
Please note that although every effort has been made to craft a thorough job description, this is a fluid document which will be updated, modified, and added-to, as necessary . We are a safety minded company and expect the successful candidate to be as well. This position is hourly, non-exempt from overtime. Overtime is paid after 40 hours are worked each week. Expectations/ Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Operate various heavy equipment, including but not limited to dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, front loaders/back hoes to move aggregate related materials Operate heavy equipment to load, unload materials General Yard duties associated with daily tasks Inspects equipment/machinery to maintain safe daily operations Complete miscellaneous jobs according to business needs Must be able to read, comprehend manuals & directions
Required Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes:
Must have an optimistic attitude and willing to learn new tasks Must be able to read, comprehend manuals & directions effectively and clearly Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisors
Physical Demands:
Must be able to climb, stoop, bend/kneel and squat frequently during general inspection of machinery/equipment Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time Routine pushing/pulling when operating hand controls Minimal to light level of lifting is occasionally required Daily checking of equipment/machinery for pre-shift compliance Ability to lift 50 pounds
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Hours of work are generally 6am to 5pm Monday through Friday (subject to change) Saturday work will be required Seasonal lay-offs are a possibility Prior quarry experience strongly preferred
Pay:
$21.00
  • $26.
00/ Hour Sign-On Bonus Braen Stone Industries has been family owned, operated, and oriented for over 120 years. We want the best for our employees! With that said, we promote a healthy lifestyle, offer competitive pay, encourage time off to relax and rejuvenate and provide the tools to retire in style! Vacation days Paid Holidays Medical Dental 401(k) Flexible Spending Account AFLAC Comprehensive wellness program with financial rewards! Braen Gear Thanksgiving Turkey Safety Program
  • Get caught doing some good and earn some really cool prizes Matching Gift program Explore Our Hiring Process You're sold, you want to be a part of the Braen team. Here's a glimpse at our hiring process. Apply
  • We won't know you're interested if you don't apply! Interview
  • Come in once or twice so we can learn more about you and also, to meet the people you'll be working with. This is your chance to interview us too! Offer Letter
  • Will you be a part of our team? Sign, date and return if it's a Yes! Background Check
  • Standard background check Physical and Drug/Alcohol Screen
  • We are proud to be a drug-free workplace Braen Stone Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
We are a drug-free workplace and we conduct pre-hire screenings on all job candidates.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Bonuses/Stipends