Heavy Equipment Operator II

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Heavy Equipment Operator/ Test Track Maintenance

Note - All employees and contractors for Polaris Industries may and/or will have access to Sensitive Proprietary Confidential and/or public data. As such all employees and contractors will have ownership and responsibility to report any violations to the Confidentiality and Integrity of Sensitive Proprietary Confidential and/or public data at all times. Violations to Polaris Industries policy related to the Confidentiality or Integrity of data may be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including termination.

Description:

As a Heavy Equipment Operator you will be responsible for supporting the site maintenance process by trouble shooting implementing preventative maintenance and repair of all test course track maintenance. Daily site and course maintenance will be maintained by implementing the use of heavy equipment as well as manually repairing and maintaining the facility grounds to provide the ability to test off-road vehicles in accordance to company requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years heavy equipment operation experience in a construction environment or maintenance division of road construction. Building of off-road vehicle tracks road building or maintenance is a plus.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess valid drivers license
• High School Diploma required
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan coordinate and prioritize work requirements for skilled trades
• Good written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office Word Excel Access and Project Software applications.
• Ability to work independently for periods of time without continual supervision.
• Must be willing to travel if need arises
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with a can do attitude
• Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced working knowledge of heavy equipment
• Must have high values in ethics integrity and adhere to strict confidentiality agreement
• Ability to operate heavy equipment in extreme conditions such as weather terrain etc.

Job duties to include but not limited to:

• Prepare functional specifications and attend design review meetings to have a daily or weekly plan for progress and ability to complete off-road vehicle testing.
• Load and unload construction supplies
• Move materials used for test track with the use of a variety of sources from heavy equipment to small hand tools
• Material loading and unloading both manually & with the use of heavy equipment
• Complete grounds maintenance including but not limited to: Snow removal landscaping internal and external maintenance on shop structures test track road grading test track ground watering fire hazard road maintenance prevention (brush clearing dirt banks etc.
• In accordance with EPA OSHA and other environmental and safety regulations safely and efficiently operate including not limited to the following heavy equipment as well as manual repairs throughout the test track and property:
• Excavators
• Backhoe
• Bulldozers
• Graders
• Wheel Tractor Scraper
• Trenchers
• Loaders
• Compactors
• Telehandlers
• Dump Trucks
• Water Truck
• Safely operate off-highway equipment to transport raw materials and/or finished products throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspect Equipment. Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately completing daily mobile equipment reports and other relevant documentation.
• Maintain Equipment. Maintain equipment performance by checking vehicle fluid levels and adding correct fluids as necessary and assisting in performing other minor maintenance.
• Monitor Processes Materials or Surroundings. Monitor the plant and operations and report any necessary maintenance or adjustments that may be required to ensure safety.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Inspect clean and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
• Closely interact with on site manager for movement of materials and equipment
• Follow related safety regulations contract requirements company policies and operating procedures.
• Ensure equipment is properly utilized maintained and stored
• Complete necessary documentation reporting with limited office duties

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To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources at or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().