Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating motorized heavy equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials (ie harvest product from ponds and haul to slurry pit). You will also collaborate with coworkers to ensure that projects are completed accurately. You will be required to conduct your duties in a safe, diligent manner at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe all OSHA and Intrepid’s safety rules and policies at all times
• Perform pre-shift inspections to ensure all equipment is operating safely and efficiently, and report any safety hazards to appropriate personnel
• Must be willing to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to read and interpret GPS
• Preform pond repair and maintenance as needed
• Perform routine maintenance and check fluid levels
• Capacity to provide and follow instructions
• Determine if work area is safe
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime, and callouts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Equipment hauling experience
• Experience operating the following equipment:
• Dozer
• Grader
• Excavator
• Backhoe
• Forklift
• Front End Loader
• Scraper/Harvester
• Previous experience, 1 year, working in a manufacturing/construction environment
• Have a positive attitude when working and communicating with others 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to operate and control heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site
• Ability to operate front-end loader, grader, scraper, and other heavy equipment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed outdoors in a non-temperature controlled environment. The physical demands and work environment 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.

The employee:

• Is regularly required to lift heavy objects (50lbs <=) and work in confined spaces
• May have to work at heights in a non-temperature-controlled environment and unpredictable weather conditions
• Is regularly exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Is required to always wear safety attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Will frequently be standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching and grasping
• Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, work at heights on occasion, and perceive color differences

SCHDULE

• A 40 hour a week work schedule with rotating shifts will be required with callouts and overtime as part of the job

 OPPORTUNITIES 

• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage, dental insurance and vision insurance 
• 401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match
• Work-life balance with family-friendly work schedules
• Opportunity to grow within position through Intrepid’s career path program

 PRE-EMPLOYMENT DISCLOUSER

A pre-placement Physical, Drug Test, Background Check, and Mobility test will be required for anyone selected for this opportunity. Placement into the position will not be made until the results are received and cleared by Intrepid.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. 

Intrepid Potash Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.