Heavy Equipment Operator

In this job, you will :

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Receive work orders from supervisory personnel.
• Communicate flagging instructions to personnel, when / as required.
• Inspect heavy equipment and / or verify inspection prior to use; looking for defects and ensuring proper working order of equipment each shift.
• Inspect and maintain rigging.
• Start-up equipment and perform duties as per assigned work orders.
• Track assigned work and report completion of duties to supervisory personnel.
• Coordinate equipment locations within working areas with appropriate personnel / flagmen.
• Assist maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, when required.
• Perform rigging inspections.
• Perform cover handling; may perform barge cover handling / barge drafting.
• Maintain crane, pumping and shingling barges.
• Operate other equipment as required.
• Properly shut down equipment a designed and secure upon completion of assigned task.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s what you’ll need to be considered :

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Required – None.

Preferred - 1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record; Experience in operation of additional various heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Here’s additional information you need to know :

Physical Demands & Requirements

Ability to lift / push / pull 45 lbs. occasionally.

Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and balance.

Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.

Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.

Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.

Able to perform work in confined spaces.

Ability to work around / on deep water; where applicable.

Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.

Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.

Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.

Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and / or alternate shifts as needed.

Uses peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks being performed.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat / cold, wet / humid, and dry / arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.

Travel, 5%-20% travel . This may include off-site training and / or work at alternate locations.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at Cooper Consolidated, LLC? Apply today!

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Cooper Consolidated, LLC offers a stellar benefits package including : an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Cooper Consolidated, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in or . We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Cooper Consolidated, LLC and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Cooper Consolidated, LLC and its Subsidiaries.