Heavy Equipment Operator

Prairie Materials is looking to hire a part time heavy equipment operator in Paxton, IL.

ABOUT PRAIRIE MATERIALS

Prairie Materials owns and operates a network of concrete plants and aggregate facilities in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. From our very first yards in Bridgeview, Illinois, we've expanded steadily to become the region's foremost provider of ready-mixed, decorative, and high-performance concrete, as well as aggregate construction materials. Though the business of construction has changed dramatically, our promise to customers remains constant - Prairie delivers quality materials with exceptional service at the best possible price.

Today, Prairie employs 1,800 professionals in nearly 100 locations in the three-state area. We value our employees who help us continue to bring quality products to our customers. In addition to excellent benefits and perks, we offer a supportive work environment!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 

Under the immediate direction of supervisor, the Equipment Operator safely operates plant mobile heavy equipment to include; yard loader, excavator, water truck, 40 ton haul truck, etc.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to or willing to learn to operate all other mobile equipment, including: yard loader, excavator, water truck, loader, haul truck and crane.
• Willing to work weekends and overtime as needed

• Assist in plant repairs and clean-up.

• Perform pre-shift safety inspection on equipment.

• Report need repairs to shop personnel.

• Responsible for good housekeeping of equipment.

• Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations.
• Labor, maintenance, and equipment operation tasks to keep the plant operational.
• Perform duties with minimum supervision.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prefer 3-5 years' experience operating heavy mobile equipment.
• Prefer experience loading customer trucks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read equipment operating manual.
• Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection report.
• Must be able to wear all required safety equipment
• Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Must be able to read and interpret gauges.
• Proven ability to work in a TEAM environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls
• Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distance up to 150 feet.
• Must be able to climb on and off equipment to operate and service
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around mobile equipment
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day.
• Must work outside in all-weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions.
• Must be able to work at various heights.

Working Conditions

• Larger equipment is typical air conditioned. There will be times when outside assignments that may require periods of work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet or dry. May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc.

Schedule

• Part Time

Wage

• $25.50