Material Handling Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate heavy equipment. There will be some repair of equipment with daily maintenance and some maintenance department help. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The basic responsibilities of the Equipment Operator include, but are not limited to:

·         Operate front-end loader for yard cleanup, loading the Ready-Mix plant, dump trucks, end-dumps, pick-up beds or small trailers with aggregate material.

·         Operate Sennebogen Material Handler to unload aggregate from barges or load aggregate into trucks moving material.

·         Repair equipment when necessary.

·         Perform regular preventive maintenance such as oiling, greasing, and changing filters.

·         Perform emergency maintenance and troubleshooting, when necessary, such as welding, replacing parts, conveyor rollers, bearings, hoses, filters, etc.

·         Perform general cleanup of equipment, work area and yard. This will consist of shoveling, sweeping and returning tools to proper locations.

·         Comply with all safety procedures, promotion of company safety program.

·         Complete all paperwork required by employer. Examples: Daily inspection report, fuel usage, daily production report.

·         Compliance and support of company environmental policies and company spill response plans. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

·         Some knowledge of Welding, Electrical application and Mechanical / Maintenance experience in an industrial environment.

·         Fluently read, write and understand English.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

·        Apply common sense to remember and carry out instructions, to deal with problems, to find source of the problem and correct the situation in a fairly short amount of time.

·        Operate a front-end loader, excavator.

·        Operate a forklift, dozer, skid-steer and grader is a plus.

·        Weld and cut with a torch, troubleshoot and fix minor electrical issues.

·        Average knowledge and experience in maintenance of heavy equipment and other miscellaneous equipment.

·        Valid 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 position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Degree of physical strength necessary: This is moderately strenuous work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 50 pounds frequently. You must lift and carry from floor level to waist level; also push/pull objects with similar force.

·        Physical demands: Reaching, handling, fingering, and/or feeling.

o   Reaching – extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

o   Handling – seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingering not involved).

o   Fingering – picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling).

o   Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of fingertips. Occasional kneeling, squatting and bending. Climbing into loader as well as excessive clutch action.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

·        There is significant noise, vibration and heat which is intermittent, but may cause hearing loss and bodily harm which could result from working near large and loud heavy equipment, a jackhammer and other equipment.

·        There is also significant dust and dirt in the environment.

·        There are many conditions and situations in which there is a danger to bodily injury, such as heights, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, and other hazards. This is caused by the equipment, tools, and machines.

·        This position is mostly outdoors and varies dramatically with weather conditions.

·        Environment can be stressful due to phones, radios, yard congestion, yard traffic.

·        Phone usage is limited to personal emergencies, work related communication or to research information pertaining to solving a work-related issue.

Founded over 80 years ago, Dunham Price Group is a 4th-generation, family-owned concrete and aggregate supplier based in Southwest Louisiana. Built on strong relationships, safety, and integrity, we foster a supportive culture where our team is treated like family. We take pride in delivering top-quality materials while actively investing in our employees, local community, and environmental stewardship.

Company Description

Founded over 80 years ago, Dunham Price Group is a 4th-generation, family-owned concrete and aggregate supplier based in Southwest Louisiana. Built on strong relationships, safety, and integrity, we foster a supportive culture where our team is treated like family. We take pride in delivering top-quality materials while actively investing in our employees, local community, and environmental stewardship.