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P & K Stone, LLC
Equipment Operator - Chico 1, TX
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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.
$53,887 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
P&K Stone LLC is seeking a Loader/Equipment Operator to become a part of our team! The Equipment Operator is responsible for operation of heavy mobile equipment. This would include, but not limited to, front end loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, and haul trucks. Job Responsibilities All Equipment Operators are responsible for daily pre and post-shift inspections on equipment, and for operating the equipment safely. The Equipment Operator has the responsibility of being able to operate all mobile and heavy-duty equipment on site (dozers, loaders, haul truck, etc.) Will perform clean-up work as necessary to keep tools, equipment, and working areas clean, orderly and safe. Must comply with company safety rules and regulations Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to be multi-diversified in performing other related duties such as maintenance/repair, and yard loading when needed Ability to understand, interpret, and execute instructions given in both verbal and written form Recognize potentially hazardous situations Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations Must wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds Meet or exceed company safety standards Maintain good customer relationships while delivering exceptional customer service by acknowledging and greeting everyone who comes on site. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in operating heavy equipment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to complete pre-shift inspection report Ability to work scheduled shift hours (5 AM to 4 PM) and be flexible with scheduling, overtime and weekends Ability to read, write, and speak English Ability to communicate with others via a two-way radio. Ability to wear all required safety equipment Ability to perform duties in a safe manner Ability to read and interpret gauges Ability to work in a TEAM environment Bilingual a plus Physical Requirements Must be willing to handle continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors. Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear in order to communicate to employees/visitors, as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment. Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree. Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls