Heavy Equipment Operator

Why work for us?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception, and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with us?

Overview

Position Summary:

This position reports directly to the Quarry Supervisor. All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member.

Mobile operators are given primary responsibility of performing all plant and quarry tasks that require the use of heavy mobile equipment. The associated equipment of the limestone quarry and the plant equipment are also considered equipment to be operated through mobile operators.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Safety Responsibilities - Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assume that environmental, health and safety are the first priority of the business. Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.

• The teams are limestone quarry and plant mobile equipment with a salaried supervisor coordinating team activities.

• Tasks and equipment utilized are changed per requirements of plant needs; therefore, individuals must possess a variety of task skills.

• Responsible for operating Heavy Mobile Equipment and Excavator.

• Responsible for maintenance work on site.

Relationships with Other Jobs:

This position will interact with production and maintenance personnel to reduce and eliminate production interruptions.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required Education: High School diploma/GED

Additional Requirements : Previoussand and gravel and surface mining experience.

• Previous welding, cutting experience (plus) no required.

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills required (English)

• Haul trucks, loaders, and various mine equipment experience preferred

• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

• Part 48 MSHA training

• Local 139 preferred

Qualification Profile:

• Must pass all plant minimum required hiring qualifications.

• Work well in a team and a minimum supervised setting.

• Must be willing to work holidays, weekends various shifts and overtime as directed.

• Demonstrated ability for positive contributions when working within teams.

• Must be willing to accept change and strive for improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to operate mobile equipment.

• Must possess basic computer skills.

• Possess communication skills.

Physical Requirements & Conditions:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical/drug/alcohol test

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of products, industry terminology

• Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits

• Punctual and reliable; good attendance required

• Good communication skills - verbal and listening

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EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Position Type Hourly Full-Time

# of Openings 1

Requisition ID 2023-16671

Category Production

Product Line Aggregates

Job Locations US-WI-Colgate

Company Holcim US