Equipment Operator

Wulfenstein Construction Co., a division of Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned (ESOP) company that services projects of all sizes and scopes including commercial, industrial and public or private sector with superior materials, top-notch equipment and outstanding operators. Our services include Aggregate Productions, Asphalt Paving, installation and repair of Underground Utilities and site preparation with Subdivision Improvements.

We own, operate, and maintain our own fleet of trucks, earth movers, crushing asphalt and paving equipment.

An Equipment Operator is responsible for operating construction equipment to assist in the construction of roadways.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operates heavy equipment in compliance with company operating safety policies and procedures
• Provides recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance
• Ensures company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner
• Collects and disposes of scrap, excess materials, and refuse
• Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicates low spots for workers to add material
• Completes required inspections, paperwork, reporting and other documentation
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor exposed to weather elements, noise, dust and temperature extremes (hot/cold)
• Ability to independently lift 50 – 75lb
• Ability to follow safe work practices and wear all required personal protection equipment for the task (safety glasses/shield, hardhat, safety boots and gloves)
• Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Must demonstrate effective decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and deal with challenges/issues
• Must demonstrate strong ethics, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
• Proven ability to follow precise directions and procedures
• Proven ability to adapt to an ever-changing schedule
• Ability to absorb and retain formalized training

Requirements Education and/ or Experince 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience
• Must have a good driving record
• Must possess Nevada Drivers License

Why Join

• ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.
• 401K Retirement Benefits are extended to all Non-union employees.
• Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health insurance.
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for career advancement
• On the job training provided to all employees
• Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to visit job sites.  As such, possible job site risks could be encountered and physical demands of needed tasks could include:

• Use hands and fingers, feel, operate objects, tools, and controls;
• Reach and extend the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction;
• Regularly stand, hold, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, crouch, or crawl, and smell.
• Frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds; carry weight from floor level to waist level; also push/pull objects with similar force.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The stamina and ability to visit PRS work sites, offices and provide multiple-hour or day long  training sessions.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $25 - $30