Heavy Equipment Operator

pSummaryp p Responsible for preparing organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader pushes piles to ensure segregation of materials and places material in the shakers to ensure the machines have a continuous flow of materialp pRoles & Responsibilitiesp ul li Prepares organic mixes by using the Bill of Materials to ensure the correct ingredients are used in the correct proportionsli liSupplies the line with a continuous supply of materialli liPushes piles to ensure setbacks pile height and stockpile shaping meets the criteria set by the Department of Environmental Health Servicesli liPerforms a safety and equipment check before each use of the loaderli liReceives load tickets from haulers ensures accuracy signs accumulate until the end of the day and forwards the tickets in a neat and clean appearance to the office personnel for inventory entryli liPumps diesel fuel into the loader by an electrical pump and ensures all safety practices are used to prevent injuryli liMonitors the stock piles for excessive heat turns stockpiles and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production usli liMeets quality and quantity standardsli liPerforms the proper operation and minor maintenance of equipmentli liAccurately verifies quantity of materialli ul pMinimum Qualificationsp ul li Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment (loaderdozer)li liAbility to maintain stockpile slopes to ensure safe work environmentli liAbility to sit in a loader for many hours in a dusty hot environmentli liAbility to climb into and out of equipment repeatedlyli liKnowledge of safe practice and proceduresli liAbility to read English andor follow instructions and communicate effectivelyli liAbility to work in a dusty environment hotcoldrainy weatherli liWillingness to work mandatory overtime including weekends and holidaysli ul

Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment (loader/dozer)