What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Equipment Operator position at Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc?
Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers.
Arcosa Wind Towers is looking for a Mobile Equipment Operator. As a Mobile Equipment Operator, you will operate mobile equipment such as lift trucks, overhead cranes, track mobiles/switch engines, and/or yard vehicles to move materials and products between workstations and/or receiving and storage locations.
Location: Newton, IA
What you’ll do:
- Maintain attendance within acceptable standards
- Operate a variety of mobile equipment to complete required tasks
- Ensure loading teams operate in compliance with all safety procedures associated with job tasks.
- Ensure all required equipment is inspected at the start of shift, and at each start-up that occurs during the shift.
- Record all required data in a complete and accurate manner on daily inspection forms.
- Complete Equipment Condition Report and report any necessary repairs to supervisor and/or management.
- Continuously monitor equipment to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize downtime; perform basic troubleshooting, if necessary, and schedule more complicated mechanical issues with qualified Arcosa vendors to ensure equipment is repaired in the most efficient manner possible.
- Review daily loading schedules to accurately estimate hour requirements for completion of job assignments; establish work procedures to meet loading schedules.
- Recommend measures to improve processes, equipment performance, and quality.
- Suggest changes for equipment use, workspace, and other enhancements to increase facility, equipment, and work crew efficiency.
- Ensure that shop and outside area is clean, equipment and tools are stored at the completion of each shift.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
What you’ll need:
- To be a good steward of company resources and displays a sense of urgency in completion of assigned duties and tasks
- Valid certificate(s) of training and applicable licenses for operation of equipment, as required.
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
- One year of prior related experience in equipment operation.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to implement and follow through with the LEAN operating principles and processes.
- Handle all business matters ethically and in full compliance with company "Code of Conduct".
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
Working Conditions:
- Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
- This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
- Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant
Safety Activities:
- Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc… as required
- Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
- Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:
- Activating the potential of our people,
- Caring for our customers,
- Optimizing operations and
- Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Benefits:
- Health & Pharmacy
- Dental & Vision
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) W/Company Match
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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