Position Title: Heavy Equipment Operator (Loader)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Portable Asphalt Plant
Reports to: Plant Foreman
Salary Level: Commensurate upon experience
Location: Various Locations in KS
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. This is a skilled position requiring a strong dedication to safety, teamwork, and professionalism. The ideal candidate will operate a front-end bucket loader to feed raw materials into the plant. Maintain stockpiles and ensure efficient plant operation. The equipment operator works collaboratively with the team to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Travel to various locations may be required for this position.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment primarily front-end bucket high loader in a fast-paced environment. Other experience with heavy equipment beneficial.
- Manage incoming aggregate materials, stockpile, and load aggregate feeder bins for high capacity hot mix production plant facility.
- Be familiar with the equipment and daily inspection checklist.
- Perform daily pre-start up procedures (i.e. note the service due date, check fluid levels and make sure the equipment to be used is in good running order, complete daily equipment checklist).
- Perform daily routine maintenance and cleaning.
- Communicate with production regarding the daily job specifications and operate the equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Discuss with production the anticipated production, type of materials being moved, number of trucks, daily deliveries of materials etc.
- Be aware of other equipment and personnel working in the area.
- Possess ability to follow instructions with strong oral and written skills.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers and supervisors.
- Report to assigned job area in proper attire and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in policies and procedures manual, and OSHA and MSHA guidelines.
- Ability to think clearly no matter the stress or difficulty of your circumstances.
- Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate specific directions to ensure the safety of all.
- Desire to learn and commitment to working safely.
- Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Mechanically inclined preferred. Position assists with plant repairs, breakdowns, etc.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum six months of related experience or equivalent combination of education or experience.
- Willingness to travel and work in various outdoor conditions.
- Valid State Driver’s License
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and bend. The employee must regularly lift and/or move from 1 to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to airborne particles. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Why work for us:
Pearson is an ever-growing company founded on solid family values. We maintain an excellent relationship with local communities and strive to provide the best possible materials and services in our industry. To do that, we employ passionate and talented individuals who are dedicated, dependable, and ready to make a difference.
We Offer:
- Full Benefit Package available first of the month following 60 days of Employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off/PTO Plan
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Applicants Are Encouraged to Apply On-line or at the Main Office:
https://pearsonconstructionllc.com/careers/employment-application/
If you have any questions regarding our current open positions, or the online application, please contact our HR Department at the address below.
To Apply in Person:
Pearson Companies | HR Office
2901 N. Mead St., Wichita, KS 67219
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, no-job related disability, or any other protected group status.
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities, Women and Veterans encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Wichita, KS 67219 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wichita, KS 67219: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
