Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Vallejo, CA

Clean Planet Inc., is hiring for an Equipment Operator. Equipment Operators must be proficient in operating equipment used in the aggregate recycling industry. Example of equipment used: Front Loaders, Excavators, Grinders, Power Screen, Plant Screen, Bobcat, Excavators and Aggregate Crusher.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Operate and control aggregate crushers, screens, and other related machinery.
-Monitor and adjust settings on crushers to achieve desired product size and quality.
-Ensure equipment is running efficiently and performing to specifications.

• Ensure proper PPE is utilized, as well as compliance with Lock Out, Tag Out procedures.
• Inspect materials and sort into designated areas.
• Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping.
• Report problems immediately site manager.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and surrounding area.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record and an excellent safety and work quality record.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying and climbing)
• Self-starter, aggressive work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Safety conscious.
• Must be flexible to work any shift and/or to adjust shift when necessary.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work outside in various conditions with exposure to weather elements.
• Good verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other personnel and management.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals, and safety training.
• Bilingual (Encouraged but not required)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to dust, noise, found in a shop environment.
• Exposure to aggregate recycling/ crushing site
• Exposure to equipment traffic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with aggregates?
• Have you operated an aggregate crusher?

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Pittsburg, CA 94565 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person