What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Brannan Companies?
- Brannan Companies
Position: Equipment Operator – Aggregate Plant
Reports To: Plant Manager
FLSA Status: Full Time/ Non-Exempt
Location: Lamar, CO
Position Summary:
As an Equipment Operator your general responsibilities will be working with the plant crew loading and feeding a crusher plant and loading trucks. There will be occasional work with Dozers and a Track Hoe. We mine aggregate, crush and classify into aggregates
Functional Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
- Primary responsibility involves the safe and skilled operation of the loader and other heavy equipment.
- Strong understanding and daily compliance with Brannan safety standards and policies as they relate to an Equipment Operator.
- Daily compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and policies
- The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform thorough pre-trip post-trip inspections daily.
- Assists in maintenance and repairs of the plant, conduct daily safety walk around making sure the plant is in safe working condition
- Ensure the plant is running at its maximum efficiency and if it is not, communicate this to the plant manager
- Multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and professionalism
- Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Must have a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
- Ability to work various hours (including night shifts) with overtime
Qualifications:
- Heavy Equipment operation preferred but not required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License
- Must have flexibility for both day and night shifts as well as working overtime
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Show up to work every day, and on time
- No use of cell phones during work shifts
- Must be safety-minded, team-oriented and customer-focused
- Detail and technically oriented individual
- Must be self-motivated with ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
- Excellent time management skills; good planning skills; able to multi-task
- Able to work in outdoor setting under varying weather conditions
Benefits:
- Group Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
- Vision Care Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- 401k Savings Plans
- Voluntary Group Term Life
- Legal Shield/ID Shield
- Canvas Credit Union
- AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
- Direct Deposit
- Paid weekly
Physical Requirements:
“The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.”
- Standing - 8 to 10 hours daily
- Walking - 8 to 10 hours daily
- Sitting – 8 to 10 hours daily
- Bending/Stooping - 8 to 10 hours daily
- Repetitive Movement (shoveling/sweeping) – 8 to 10 hours daily
- Lifting (weights up to 50 lbs.) - Occasionally
- Lift and Carry (50/60 lbs. for 20 feet) - Regularly
- Push / Pull – 8 to 10 hours daily
“The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.”
