ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates heavy machineryto movematerials around a work site.

• Comply with all company safety policies, standards, and proceduresas guideline for operating and maintaining equipmentmachinery as set by Gold Medal Environmental and OSHA.

• Operates equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.

• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records.

• Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.

• Ability to work various hours and flexible shifts when needed.

• Helps maintain cleanliness of facility and maintenance areas.

• Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Management, such astraffic control, janitorial duties of trailer and office, picking up and disposing of garbage and overall outside facility maintenance cleanup, miscellaneous tasks and/or other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.

• Ability to follow instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The normal setting for this position is operating equipment/machinery and as such, this work is performed outdoors, with exposure in all seasonal weather conditions, including heat, snow, cold, rain, and wind. 

• Safety is of the utmost importance as incumbent is required to enter and exit the vehicle frequently.

• Incumbent is frequently exposed to noise, vibration, dirt, dust, grease, and foul odors. 

• The work requires mandatory use of personal protective equipment (including gloves, high visibility vests and uniforms).

• Exposure to moving heavy trucks while working outside in highly congested areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the incumbent must be able to work in this environment and perform all duties as described below: 

• Ability to pass a Functional Capacity Exam. 

• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) associated with working in this type of environment.

• Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.

• Able to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.

• Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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WORK STYLE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

• Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

• Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

• Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable to variety of tasks assigned in the workplace.

• Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

• Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

• Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

• Independence — Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision.