What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Lehigh Hanson?
AutoReqId: 15427BR
Line Of Business: Aggregates
Department: Operations
Primary Location: Ottsville-PA
Pay Class: Hourly
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.
- Safety
- Perform a daily walk-around all equipment and fill out inspection forms pre- and post-shift
- Observe all safety precautions and rules specified by federal, state and company regulation
- Report all unsafe conditions
- Report accidents or incidents immediately
- Operations
- Work in all areas of the plant as needed
- Weigh inbound/outbound customers trucks and process delivery tickets
- Quality control testing of stone production onsite
- Operate yard loader, haul truck, water truck and fuel truck within the quarry operation
- Utilize equipment in a manner to maximize productivity and minimize wear and downtime
- Maintain all daily sales and operation paperwork for company and federal reporting purposes
- Report mechanical or maintenance issues with equipment
- Coordinate blasting alerts with neighbors
This position will be based at Ottsville, Pennsylvania.
HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- One year of heavy equipment operation or other related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Computer experience
- Quality control knowledge preferred
- 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.
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Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace
Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled