Job PostingHeidelberg Materials is seeking a
Heavy Equipment Operator for our Decatur facility located in Decatur, IL.Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement,aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.
What You'll Get To DoAre you looking for a long-term position with a stable company? Do you enjoy working with your hands and with large equipment? Heidelberg Materials is seeking a qualified
Heavy Equipment Operator. This position will be responsible for the operation of crushing/screening equipment, maintaining facilities, and operating heavy construction equipment.
- Promotes a safe and efficient work environmental by following company safety guidelines and inspecting work areas for hazards.
- Contribute to the critical recycling operation allowing for the re use of concrete in future construction projects.
- Operate an excavator as needed for feeding the crushing plant, breaking oversize concrete pieces using a hydraulic breaker, free rebar from concrete pieces using a hydraulic muncher.
- Operate a front-end loader as needed for feeding the crushing plant, stockpiling materials, and loading customer trucks.
- Act as a weigh master as needed to scale outgoing loads and inspect incoming loads of materials.
- Operate crushing and screening equipment including: start-up, fueling, greasing, and inspections.
- Clean and maintain grounds and plant areas including: washing, shoveling, or use of a skid steer.
- Assist in plant maintenance activities such as: repairing conveyor belts, replacing conveyor rollers, changing screens, work at height from a manlift, etc.
- Performs routine inspections and maintenance on mobile equipment, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. Completes equipment safety checklist prior to using any mobile equipment.
- Normal work week may consist of five 8-hour days, call-ins, holidays and weekend as needed.
- Follows plant and OSHA Safety Policies, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Maintain an awareness of plant environmental standards. Takes corrective action to address minor problems or reports compliance issues to appropriate supervisor for resolution.
What We Are Looking For- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- One year of heavy equipment operation or other related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Computer experience
- Valid Driver License - required
- Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment
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