Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Topeka, KS

Primary Responsibility: Operates several types of heavy equipment in various job conditions and locations. May be asked to perform multiple jobs as needed to meet customer requirements.

Job Duties:

· Safely operates equipment in accordance with job site plans

· Operates equipment according to proper operational procedures

· Performs and documents regular maintenance checks, maintains adequate records of equipment performance

· Provides pre-operation and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and operating properly

· Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality

· Perform minor repairs on equipment issues

· Report needs for larger repairs to the appropriate parties

· Abide by all local, state, federal regulations while operating equipment

· Commit to overall safety of the work environment by taking extra precautions and working with utmost care and consideration

· Performs all jobs as assigned by supervision and/or site lead person

Requirements and Qualifications:

· 2 years of experience working with various types of heavy equipment

· Possession of commercial driver’s license, or a willingness to obtain the license

· Knowledge of proper and safe operation of heavy equipment

· Ability to maintain, inspect, clean and occasionally repair pieces of heavy equipment

· Keen attention to detail and situational awareness to maintain the safety of the work environment

· Strong work ethic and physical ability to lift 50 pounds

· Basic knowledge of math and skills to read blueprints

· Knowledge of grade stakes and grade checking a plus

· Must be able to pass a physical.

· Must be able to pass a drug test.

· Possess ability to follow instructions with strong oral and written skills

· Report to assigned job area in proper attire and ready to begin work at the designated start time

· Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined by local regulations and OSHA/MSHA

Job Environment:

· Regularly works in outside in all weather conditions and is regularly exposed to airborne particles requiring safety glasses and other personal protection equipment

· Operators often work in noisy conditions and must wear proper hearing protection

· Job requires regularly sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, squatting, standing

· vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

· Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice

· Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary

Physical Requirements:

· Lift objects of various dimensions and weights

· Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach, squat, push and pull objects

· Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all temperatures and weather

Midwest Concrete Materials Inc. (“MCM”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, genetics or gender identification. In addition to federal law requirements, MCM complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MCM is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Manhattan, KS 66502 (Required)

Work Location: In person