What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sandpits Equipment Operator position at Beatrice Sand & Gravel?
Company Background
Beatrice Sand & Gravel, a NEBCO Company, mines aggregates near Fairbury, Beatrice and Alexandria, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate, road surface/construction material, and landscaping rock are the main products from our locations. For more information, visit www.beatricesandandgravel.com.
NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.
Position Summary
Operate equipment to include a rubber tire loader, track loader, track dozer, skid loader, excavator, dredge and other various types of sand and gravel pit equipment. Provide support maintenance/ mechanical/welding/fabricating facility work.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.
Operate plant and mobile equipment to support production and sales functions at plant site.
Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, moves levers, turns steering wheel, etc. to operate equipment.
Maintain plant site, equipment and shop according to safety standards, including all aspects of good housekeeping.
Check brakes, tires, springs, engine oil, etc. on a daily basis. Complete required inspection sheets. Grease, change oil, change tires and perform other maintenance as required.
Other duties may be assigned.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED; and
- previous experience operating heavy equipment; or
- an equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills and Abilities
- Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred.
- Must also be mechanically and physically inclined to provide support mechanical skills to the operation.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be capable of becoming certified on heavy equipment.
- Must demonstrate willingness to perform other support duties during non-busy time.
- Must be able to work with various hand tools of the trade.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season. Must be able to work late or irregular hours.
Benefits Include
Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are required as conditions of employment.
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