Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in West Allis, Wisconsin

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must be 18 years in age or older
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and/or criminal background check
• Compliance with PPE requirements is essential
• Valid driver's license required
• Knowledge of general maintenance skills and tools
• Ability to be self-sufficient and perform tasks and duties without immediate supervision
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals, instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting
• Ability to utilize simple computer systems, tablet/phone apps and/or two-way radios
• Customer Service
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs
• Judgment
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Planning/Organizing
• Uses time efficiently
• Adaptability
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Is consistently at work and on time
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Responsibilities
• This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of a loader
• Various other types of construction equipment may also be operated, including but not limited to Loaders, skid steers, Water Trucks, sweeper, etc
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications
• Report to the work dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and by OSHA and/or MSHA
• Willingness to work independently or within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required
• Must be willing to work weekends when necessary
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated production areas
• Teamwork
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Professionalism
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions
• Safety and Security
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Dependability
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Initiative
• Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently
• Innovation
• Generates suggestions for improving work
• Quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing, rotating of the neck and shoulders
• Frequent sitting and operating heavy equipment/loader
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to manipulate or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist at the waist, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; The risk of electrical shock or burn and working at heights

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00

• $30.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

West Allis, WI 53214 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

West Allis, WI 53214: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person