Plant Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

Butte Sand and Gravel in Sutter, CA is hiring a safety-conscience Crusher/Heavy Equipment Operator. The successful candidate will be able to operate front-end loaders, dozers and have experience around rock crushers and aggregate processing facilities. As one of Northern California’s largest and most reputable aggregate material supplier, Butte Sand and Gravel offers a positive work environment and competitive wages. This is a full-time position that offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, paid holidays, paid time off, sick, and vacation after a qualifying waiting period.

Essential Duties:

• Safely operate a Cat 988 Front End Loader
• Safely operate a skid steer front end loader
• Operation and maintenance of aggregate plant systems including conveyor belts, rock crushers, screening plants and pumps
• Participate in all safety meetings
• Participate in all training classes to maintain proficiency
• Communicate directly with coworkers and supervisors in regards to equipment condition, repairs, and scheduled inspections
• Safely operate a water truck and other heavy equipment in an aggregate plant environment

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Requirements

Physical requirements/Work environment:

• Regularly works outdoors near heavy equipment
• Regular operation in either hot or cold environments. Occasional high winds and dust
• Works frequently near moving mechanical parts and exposed to wet conditions and vibrations
• Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, or operate different tools or equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift 60 to 100 pounds
• Will be required to stand or sit for long periods of time and climb stairs to operate and repair equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have 1 - 3 years of experience as a front-end loader operator, or similar heavy equipment operations.
• MSHA certification is a plus, but will train and certify the right candidate.
• Must have mechanical experience and knowledge of basic systems such as conveyor systems, engine components, hydraulic components and electrical systems.
• Must have basic knowledge of welding, cutting and metal fabrication.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test