What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Gorham Sand & Gravel Inc.?
Gorham Sand & Gravel coworkers are passionate, determined, and versatile and as we grow as a company, we are looking for more likeminded people who take pride in their ability to create and build with their hands (and equipment). If you are looking for a job where you can continue to grow, learn a variety of skills, and be surrounded by confident and competent co-workers who care about you and the quality of work, GSG is the place for you.
Benefits- Heath Insurance 100% Paid*
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Earned Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay with no waiting period
- 401(K) with Employer Match
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Training & Career Development
Job Description
- Operate excavator using foot and hand controls and sometimes maneuver them in tight spaces
- Enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet off the ground
- Routinely inspect safety equipment, lights, horns, and cooling equipment before starting vehicle
- Load trucks to maximize the use of space and distribute weight accordingly, and to ensure safety on the road
- Fuel heavy equipment
- Lubricates and greases heavy equipment such as articulated loaders and backhoes
- Inspects tires for wear and proper inflation
- Visually inspects vehicles for mechanical defects and reports findings to appropriate personnel
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
- Lift arms above shoulder level (i.e., enters the cab of a vehicle, uses a steam cleaner
- Climb ladders or steps to reach objects
- Understand and follow oral and written instruction in the English language
- Work cooperatively with other employees and the public
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
Pay
Starting at $24/hour
Salary : $24
