Job purpose

Operate crushing plant and material handling equipment safely and efficiently. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and an excellent safety culture
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of all assigned equipment
• Complete daily inspections and maintenance checklist
• Participates in pre-shift safety huddles
• Performs routine maintenance and various equipment repairs as needed
• Responsible for reporting incidents and accidents to supervisor or management
• Maintain an open line of communication with team members to promote team productivity
• Responsible to report to plant supervisor or superintendent of any potential safety hazards

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with peers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes
• Able to operate equipment efficiently
• Ability to perform tasks as given from supervisors as well as work as part of a team
• Adaptable to changing conditions
• Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and repairs
• Comfortable working at heights

Working conditions

Working conditions are outdoors and vary throughout the season.  Preparation for these changing conditions and the ability to adapt is required. 

Physical requirements

Physical Requirements:

* Constant (67‑100%)‑ Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

* Constant (67‑100%)‑ Ability to work in a plant environment with exposure to dust, fumes, noise, extreme temperatures and confined spaces.

* Frequently (34‑66%)‑ Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

* Frequently (34‑66%)‑ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

* Occasionally (0‑33%)‑ Ability to use office equipment such as computers, telephones, copiers, etc.

* Occasionally (0‑33%)‑ Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

IA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.