What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Braen Stone Company?
Equipment Operator
Ringwood
Job Description
FLSA Classification: Laborer
Overtime Status: Non- Exempt
Braen Stone Industries, the leading supplier of construction materials including stone, sand, asphalt, septic materials, recycled materials and agricultural limestone, is currently seeking an Equipment Operator.
We are a safety minded company and expect the successful candidate to be as well. This position is hourly, non-exempt from overtime. Overtime is paid after 8 hours are worked each day. After a probationary period of sixty (60) days, the employee will be required to join Local #472. Medical/Dental/Vision benefits are provided through Local #472.
Expectations/ Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Operate various heavy equipment, including but not limited to dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, front loaders/back hoes to move aggregate related materials
- Operate heavy equipment to load, unload materials
- General Yard duties associated with daily tasks
- Inspects equipment/machinery to maintain safe daily operations
- Complete miscellaneous jobs according to business needs Must be able to read, comprehend manuals & directions
Required Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes:
- Must have an optimistic attitude and willing to learn new tasks
- Must be able to read, comprehend manuals & directions effectively and clearly Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisors
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to climb, stoop, bend/kneel and squat frequently during general inspection of machinery/equipment
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Routine pushing/pulling when operating hand controls
- Minimal to light level of lifting is occasionally required
- Daily checking of equipment/machinery for pre-shift compliance Ability to lift 50 pounds
Travel: This position is based in Ringwood, NJ
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Hours of work are generally 6am to 6pm Monday through Friday (subject to change)
- Saturday work will be required
- Seasonal lay-offs are a possibility
Please note that although every effort has been made to craft a thorough job description, this is a fluid document which will be updated, modified, and added-to, as necessary.
Braen Stone Industries has been family owned, operated, and oriented for over 118 years. We want the best for our employees! With that said, we promote a healthy lifestyle, offer competitive pay, encourage time off to relax and rejuvenate and provide the tools to retire in style!
- Vacation days
- Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Account
- AFLAC
- Comprehensive wellness program with financial rewards!
- Braen Gear
- Thanksgiving Turkey
- Safety Program- Get caught doing some good and earn some really cool prizes Matching Gift program
Explore Our Hiring Process
You’re sold, you want to be a part of the Braen team. Here’s a glimpse at our hiring process.
- Apply- We won’t know you’re interested if you don’t apply!
- Interview- Come in once or twice so we can learn more about you and also, to meet the people you’ll be working with. This is your chance to interview us too!
- Offer Letter- Will you be a part of our team? Sign, date and return if it’s a Yes!
- Background Check- Standard background check
Braen Stone Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
We are a drug-free workplace and we conduct pre-hire screenings on all job candidates.