Heavy Equipment Operator / Road Maintainer

Company: R E Janes Gravel Co.
Location: Merkel
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

> Skilled Labor > Slaton , TX > Full Time - Hourly > Competitive Pay Depending on Experience > Amazing Benefits: Health (free to the employee!), Prescription, Dental, Vision, Free Basic Life, Voluntary Life, 401(k) with employer contribution, deductible reimbursement plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Scholarship Program and more! OVERVIEW R. E. Janes Gravel Co. is looking for a safety-minded, detail-oriented, dependable individual to operate front end loaders and and other heavy machinery to extract, move and load sand and gravel. Candidates should have experience in operating heavy equipment, general equipment maintenance, and be able and willing to assist the plant and shop crews as needed. Prior MSHA training a plus! DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Safely operate Road Maintainer, Wheel Loader, Excavator, Dozer and other heavy machinery Load trucks, feed bins with various aggregate materials Verifies that the proper product and quantity is being loaded on each truck Moves earth or material from one location to another Performs paving/grading work Conducts daily routine inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation Maintains appearance of equipment, proper air pressure in tires, proper fluid levels and performs minor repairs as needed Ensures safety, compliance, and environmental requirements are followed at all times Completes all paperwork that may be necessary Other miscellaneous duties as required by direct supervisor SCHEDULE Generally, Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some Saturdays REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma / GED preferred Minimum of one year experience with operating heavy equipment Must be able to follow directions in English or Spanish Must have Valid Driver s License Must be able to work outdoors Must be able to regularly lift up to 75 pounds Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, crawl, stoop, kneel for extended periods of time. TO APPLY Submit your resume through IndeedPre-employment drug/alcohol testing and background screening will be required following a conditional offer of employment. R.E. Janes Gravel Co. is an equal opportunity employer.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $15.00 per hourSchedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availabilityWork Location: One location

Keywords: R E Janes Gravel Co., Abilene , Heavy Equipment Operator / Road Maintainer, Other , Merkel, Texas