Excavator/Heavy Equipment Operator

Foley Materials Company is hiring for an experienced Excavator/HeavyEquipment Operator for our sand and gravel plant located in PhenixCity, AL. Core Responsibilities: Operate large hydraulic excavators to dig, move, and load massive volumes of rock, gravel, and sand into haul trucks, crushers, and material piles Strip overburden, build access roads, and maintain a safe, level, and stable work bench Conduct thorough pre-shift hazard assessments, lubricate moving parts, monitor hydraulic and engine gauges Follow all MSHA and site specific safety regulations/policies/procedures Other duties as requested We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Comprehensive Benefits Package including: health, dental, vision, life, STD; 401(k) with match; paid time off (earning hours as early as 3 months employment) Experience and Skills: Key Skills and Qualifications Experience operating, maneuvering, and adjusting large tracked excavators in varied and rugged terrain Basic troubleshooting skills to perform operator-level maintenance and report major mechanical defects to the shop High level of spatial awareness to avoid hazards such as powerlines, steep slopes, unstable rock faces, and other heavy equipment Ability to work long shifts, climb access ladders safely, and operate in demanding, hot and cold weather conditions 2 - 5 years of commercial heavy equipment or excavator experience, preferably in a mining environment #J-18808-Ljbffr