Chipper Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st shift

Heavy Equipment Operator Pay Rate: $17/hour Job Type: Full-time Shift: M-F, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Pre‑employment background check and drug screen required. Responsibilities Operate mobile equipment, including Volvo 180 wheel loader, Volvo 220 wheel loader with top clamp fork, and Caterpillar forest machine track loader. Inspect equipment daily. Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment clean and in good working order. Maintain proper paperwork. Operate the machine in a timely and safe manner. Work a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule. Perform other duties assigned to the job. Qualifications / Education At least 1 year of heavy equipment operation experience. Preferred experience on a 320D excavator, 988 K Log loader, and a 40/36 Morbark wood chipper. High school diploma or GED preferred. Good eye, hand and foot coordination. Must be able to pass company forklift training. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for at least 7 hours per day. Required to read and interpret scales. Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to adjust weight and timing of bailer and other basic maintenance problems. Ability to perform simple math calculations. Benefits Annual bonus Employee referral bonus program 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (FSA & HSA options) Educational assistance Life insurance, short‑term & long‑term disability 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting Employee heating pellet program Employee SWAG gear including an annual pair of work boots & other PPE #J-18808-Ljbffr Lignetics