Job description

Title: QUARRY HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Location: Blacksburg, SC

Company: Reeves Construction Company

Website: www.reevescc.com

*** COMPENSATION & BENEFITS ***

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

Job Description

Under the immediate direction of supervisor, the Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates plant mobile heavy equipment to include loader, dozer, excavator, haul truck, water truck, skid steer, etc. to bring raw materials from pit to plant in a safe and efficient manner at maximum loading capacity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to or willing to learn to operate all other mobile equipment, including: loader, dozer, excavator, haul truck, water truck, skid steer
• Assist in plant repairs and clean-up
• Perform pre-shift safety inspection on equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and service mobile equipment. Report needed repairs to shop personnel
• Responsible for good housekeeping of equipment
• Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations
• Perform duties with minimum supervision

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 3-5 years’ experience operating heavy equipment (preferred)
• 1-2 years' experience operating heavy equipment within quarry operations or on large scale commercial construction sites consisting of loader, dozer, excavator, haul truck, water truck, skid steer (preferred).

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 communicate in English on radio or CB
• Possess basic mathematical aptitude to complete daily reports
• 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 Demands

• Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls
• Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet
• Must be able to limb 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 lb.
• 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

Work Environment

• Larger equipment is typically 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.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries (Reeves Construction Company) are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience operating heavy equipment within QUARRY operations or on large scale commercial construction sites consisting of loader, dozer, excavator, haul truck, water truck, skid steer, etc.? If yes, how much experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dozer: 1 year (Required)
• Track Hoe: 1 year (Required)
• Loader: 1 year (Preferred)
• Skid Steer: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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