Equipment Operator-Traveling Portable Crushing
Company: Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.
Location: Carnesville
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
AutoReqId: 16563BR Pay Class: Hourly Department: Operations Job
Posting: WE GIVE DOWN-TO-EARTH A WHOLE NEW MEANING We're Lehigh
Hanson. Our products build cities and towns, including stadiums
that hold thousands of fans, and bridges that support millions of
vehicles. We have thousands of employees across hundreds of
locations in the U.S. and Canada, making us North America's leading
supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt and
related construction materials. We might be a big company, but we
appreciate and encourage our people to share their ideas and help
shape our future. We want every one of our people to play an active
role in growing our business. With our diverse product lines and
locations across North America, there are opportunities to explore
different roles and work on a variety of exciting and interesting
projects. We're a tight knit team. While we strive to be the best,
we do it with an attitude that is humble, accessible and
down-to-earth. We don't ask you to "fit in" to our culture. We
invite you to add to it. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO Are you
looking for a long term position with a stable company? Do you
enjoy working with your hands and with large equipment? Lehigh
Hanson is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator. This
position will be responsible for the operation of mining equipment
and/or for operating quarry equipment.
- Operates quarry mobile equipment, including, but not limited
to, front end loader, bulldozer, and backhoe, to lift and transfer
bulk materials, such as shot rock, sand, clay, or other bulk
material, to trucks, hoppers, chutes or other areas of quarry.
Drives haul trucks to transport materials throughout quarry.
- Maintain quarry floor and walls in clean and safe condition.
Uses backhoe for scaling quarry walls following blasts. Clears snow
or debris from quarry areas as needed. Advises supervisor of loose
ground or other hazardous conditions in the work area.
- Grades roads using road grader. Fills in pot holes and
generally maintains condition of roads throughout quarry.
- Performs routine inspections and maintenance on mobile
equipment, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. Completes
equipment safety checklist prior to using any mobile
equipment.
- Assists in belt cleaning or repair as needed.
- Assists with the planning, assembly and detonation of
industrial explosives for blasting in the quarry. Use seismograph
to take readings during blasts. Duties may also include one or more
of the following: determine amount and type of explosives to be
used, and location of charges, use jackhammer or electric drill to
bore holes for charges; assemble primer and main charge in
hole.
- Functions as Crusher Operator to cover periods of vacation or
absence.
- Normal work week may consist of five 8-hour days, call-ins,
holidays and weekend as needed.
- Follows plant and MSHA Safety Policies, including the proper
use of Personal Protective Equipment. Maintain an awareness of
plant environmental standards. Takes corrective action to address
minor problems or reports compliance issues to appropriate
supervisor for resolution. This position will be based at Demorest,
Georgia. This position is for a portable crushing crew. HERE'S WHAT
WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- One year of heavy equipment operation or other related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience
- Computer experience
- Heavy Operator Certification - required
- Valid Driver License - required
- Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing,
pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the
waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist),
kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting,
repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands,
use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both
feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods
of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e.
weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up
to 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory
and other personal protective equipment BRING YOUR HUMBLE
OVERACHIEVER ATTITUDE AND LET'S ELEVATE OUR COMPANY EVEN HIGHER! We
appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering
opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a
comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to
share with candidates a little bit later in the process. No search
firms please Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace Employer
Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran
/ Disabled
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