What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator Level 3 position at DHT Group?
Description
Who We Are:
DHT Group, based out of Reese, Michigan has been ensuring safety and satisfaction for over 35 years. DHT is hiring at all facilities with additional Michigan locations in Newport and Port Huron and also Bellefontaine, Ohio. DHT has several divisions including Tanker, Gravel Train, Flatbed, Van, Excavating, and Landscape Supply. DHT also operates full -service repair facilities.
We are seeking a safety-oriented and experienced heavy equipment operator to join our team and safely and efficiently operate a variety of equipment. In addition to properly operating the equipment, the Heavy Equipment Operator will also be responsible for inspecting, providing preventative maintenance, and occasionally repairing equipment when required. The preferred candidate will have sand pit and/or sand mining experience.
The Heavy Equipment operator 3 will have gained proficiency in multiple competencies and will have the ability to work independently with little or no supervision within all aspects of the functional area.
Essential Duties
Who We Are:
DHT Group, based out of Reese, Michigan has been ensuring safety and satisfaction for over 35 years. DHT is hiring at all facilities with additional Michigan locations in Newport and Port Huron and also Bellefontaine, Ohio. DHT has several divisions including Tanker, Gravel Train, Flatbed, Van, Excavating, and Landscape Supply. DHT also operates full -service repair facilities.
We are seeking a safety-oriented and experienced heavy equipment operator to join our team and safely and efficiently operate a variety of equipment. In addition to properly operating the equipment, the Heavy Equipment Operator will also be responsible for inspecting, providing preventative maintenance, and occasionally repairing equipment when required. The preferred candidate will have sand pit and/or sand mining experience.
The Heavy Equipment operator 3 will have gained proficiency in multiple competencies and will have the ability to work independently with little or no supervision within all aspects of the functional area.
Essential Duties
- Abide by all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as all company safety procedures.
- Commit to the overall safety of the work environment.
- Operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations.
- Ensure proper operation of equipment by performing regular checks on their functionality.
- Document regular maintenance checks to maintain adequate records of equipment performance.
- Provide preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and operating properly.
- Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality.
- Perform minor repairs on equipment issues.
- Report needs for larger repairs to the appropriate parties.
- Employee- Owned Company -Stock Option Program.
- 401K with Partial Employer Match.
- Paid Vacation after 1 year. Paid time off after 90 days.
- Weekly Pay.
- Healthcare Insurance (Medical, HSA, Vision, Dental) after 30 days.
- Short-term & Long-term disability.
- Company provided life insurance (buy-up option also available).
- Legal Shield & ID Theft Protection.
- Pet Insurance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience working with heavy equipment.
- Possession of commercial driver’s license A.
- Knowledge of proper operation of heavy equipment as well as safety standards.
- Ability to maintain, inspect, clean, and occasionally repair pieces of heavy equipment.
- Keen attention to detail and situational awareness to maintain the safety of the work environment.
- Strong work ethic.
- Demolition experience
- Excavating experience
- Doubles and Triples endorsements
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen
