JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Description: Rawson Materials, a quality aggregate producer, is seeking a highly-qualified, self-motivated individual with a demonstrated background in heavy equipment operation.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacations
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays (including birthday)
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Bonus Potential
- Corporate Outings/Events
Hours: Monday- Friday 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 6:00 am – 12:00 p.m., as needed.
Reporting: Plant Foreman
Requisites:
- At least 18 years of age.
- Hydraulic License required.
- Prior experience operating a variety of heavy equipment, at least a CAT 966 (or similar).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Excellent vision or the use of prescribed lenses.
- Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- A sound understanding of pertinent safety guidelines.
- Capacity to provide and follow direction.
- Sharp decision-making skills, particularly when under pressure.
- Ability to work extended hours, as required.
Responsibilities:
- Maneuvering motorized heavy equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials.
- Loading and offloading rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Observing stipulated safety codes at all times.
- Communicating with coworkers to ensure operation of the site is efficient and safe. Communicating with truck drivers before and after loading the trucks to ensure safety.
- Reporting injuries and other accidents to the Plant Foreman.
- Advising the Plant Foreman of requisite upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
- Aiding coworkers to ensure that the site is clean and organized at the end of each shift.
Supplies:
- Uniforms
- Hard Hat
- Gloves
- Safety Glasses
- Ear Plugs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Plainfield, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person