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Chaney Enterprises
Equipment Operator - Retail (Roanoke, VA)
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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.
$58,766 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Equipment Operator - Retail (Roanoke, VA) Chaney Enterprises - 3.1 Roanoke, VA Job Details Full-time $17 - $19 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or
Ensure that equipment is operating properly at all times by completing the greasing, checking oil fluid levels, adding grease and oil as required, and keeping plant and equipment clean and free of excess material.
Keep equipment and plant site clean at all times by washing the outside of the plant and equipment whenever necessary, maintaining plant grounding, picking up trash and other items from grounds, and making sure that all equipment is in its proper place.
Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
Perform all pre and post-trip inspections and complete daily inspection reports.
Follow all environmental regulations and clean up any excess material that could cause environmental problems.
Assist the Concrete Plant Manager in batching and other duties when necessary.
Assist Dispatch and the Concrete Plant Manager in truck/driver communications.
Perform miscellaneous duties and outside labor as requested, which may include, but not limited to, cleaning up around the plant, sweeping, shoveling, moving wheelbarrows, picking up equipment or supplies.
Other duties as assigned.
Exposure to dust and fumes/offensive smells.
Exposure to chemicals such as concrete, chemical admixtures, truck cleaner, grease and oil.
Close proximity to moving mechanical parts.
Noise level will be moderate to loud.
Reach overhead and reach away from the body.
Sit 4 hours per day, walk 3 hours per day, stand 2 hours per day, and climb or kneel the other 1 hour per day.
Basic computer knowledge. Ability to learn and use the company dispatch system, iPad, and company software applications.
GED Full Job Description Summary/Objective:
The Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring raw materials are properly received, stored and loaded for production. Ensures that the yard area is properly maintained and organized.Essential Functions:
Primary functions include: stocking received materials, loading and unloading deliveries; and loading customer vehicles.Ensure that equipment is operating properly at all times by completing the greasing, checking oil fluid levels, adding grease and oil as required, and keeping plant and equipment clean and free of excess material.
Keep equipment and plant site clean at all times by washing the outside of the plant and equipment whenever necessary, maintaining plant grounding, picking up trash and other items from grounds, and making sure that all equipment is in its proper place.
Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
Perform all pre and post-trip inspections and complete daily inspection reports.
Follow all environmental regulations and clean up any excess material that could cause environmental problems.
Assist the Concrete Plant Manager in batching and other duties when necessary.
Assist Dispatch and the Concrete Plant Manager in truck/driver communications.
Perform miscellaneous duties and outside labor as requested, which may include, but not limited to, cleaning up around the plant, sweeping, shoveling, moving wheelbarrows, picking up equipment or supplies.
Other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Functions:
Fill in for colleagues (at other locations) as needed.JOB SPECIFICATIONSWork Environment:
Work time will be outdoor/field.Exposure to dust and fumes/offensive smells.
Exposure to chemicals such as concrete, chemical admixtures, truck cleaner, grease and oil.
Close proximity to moving mechanical parts.
Noise level will be moderate to loud.
Physical Demands:
Lift a maximum weight of 100 lbs., repetitively lift 100 lbs., carry approximately 50 lbs., push/pull approximately 100 lbs., and pinch/grip approximately 50 lbs.Reach overhead and reach away from the body.
Sit 4 hours per day, walk 3 hours per day, stand 2 hours per day, and climb or kneel the other 1 hour per day.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Experience operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment preferred.Special Skills:
Verbal communication.Basic computer knowledge. Ability to learn and use the company dispatch system, iPad, and company software applications.