Equipment Operator

Job description

Description

Equipment Operator

Haledon Quarry

Job Description

FLSA Classification: Laborer

Overtime Status: Non- Exempt

Braen Stone Industries, the leading supplier of construction materials including stone, sand, asphalt, septic materials, recycled materials and agricultural limestone, is currently seeking an Equipment Operator for our Haledon quarry.

We are a safety minded company and expect the successful candidate to be as well. This position is hourly, non-exempt from overtime. Overtime is paid after 8 hours are worked each day. After a probationary period of sixty (60) days, the employee will be required to join Local #472. Medical/Dental/Vision benefits are provided through Local #472.

Expectations/ Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

* Operate various heavy equipment, including but not limited to backhoes and loaders to move aggregate related materials

* Operate heavy equipment to load, unload materials

* Operate heavy equipment to crush recycled materials

* General Yard duties associated with daily tasks

* Inspects equipment/machinery to maintain safe daily operations

* Complete miscellaneous jobs according to business needs

* Must be able to read, comprehend manuals & directions

Required Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes:

* Must have an optimistic attitude and willing to learn new tasks

* Must be able to read, comprehend manuals & directions effectively and clearly

* Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisors

Physical Demands:

* Must be able to climb, stoop, bend/kneel and squat frequently during general inspection of machinery/equipment

* Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

* Routine pushing/pulling when operating hand controls

* Minimal to light level of lifting is occasionally required

* Daily checking of equipment/machinery for pre-shift compliance

* Ability to lift 50 pounds

Travel: This position is based in Haledon, NJ

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

* Hours of work are generally 6am to 6pm Monday through Friday (subject to change)

* Saturday work will be required

* Seasonal lay-offs are a possibility

Pay: $28.85-$29.85/ hour

Please note that although every effort has been made to craft a thorough job description, this is a fluid document which will be updated, modified, and added-to, as necessary.

Braen Stone Industries has been family owned, operated, and oriented for over 120 years. We want the best for our employees! With that said, we promote a healthy lifestyle, offer competitive pay, encourage time off to relax and rejuvenate and provide the tools to retire in style!

* Vacation days

* Paid Holidays

* Medical

* Dental

* 401(k)

* Flexible Spending

Who can apply

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