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Heavy Equipment Operator - Gypsum Loader

Veolia

Heavy Equipment Operator - Gypsum Loader

Richmond, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    BENEFITS

    Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

    POSITION PURPOSE

    Required to follow all applicable safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in performance of assigned duties. Will also be required to participate in all required safety training activities, as well as be expected to report any unsafe conditions encountered in performance of duties.

    PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Adheres to the loading schedule. Performs routine Field/Loader duties such as loading, managing the Gypsum field and truck scaling.
    • Must provide current, timely, accurate, and complete data for all work assigned and enter into the appropriate database, (Truck Scaling system, Gypsum Loading spreadsheets, timekeeping system, email)
    • Perform daily pre-startup equipment checklist and preventative maintenance activities.
    • Promptly reports any operational problems with equipment to the Maintenance Lead or Project Manager.
    • Learn to inspect and become proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed.
    • Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities, and grounds as required as well as properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
    • Maintains a neat and clean work area.
    • Performs other duties of a similar level and nature as assigned.
    • Operates vehicles, mobile equipment, and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
    • Completes other tasks as requested by the Gypsum Field/Loading Lead, Maintenance Lead or Project Manager.
    • Dependable, reliable and predictable attendance is required.
    • Tech will be required to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, Plant shutdowns, any emergency weather event occurring during their shift schedule, as well as scheduled holidays or as needed. Responds promptly to emergency call-outs.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The Loader operates from site procedures under minimum supervision, performing duties both independently and in teams. The expectation is that you cross-train with all Site functions of maintenance, operations and all loading activities.

    All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customer's needs are being met.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Education / Experience / Background

    • High school graduate or equivalent
    • Experience with heavy equipment operation
    • Sufficient reading, writing, communication, and math skills to perform job duties.

    Knowledge / Skill / Abilities

    • Ability to understand technical material.
    • Strong mechanical aptitude.
    • Ability to enter data.
    • Basic skills in computers and data input devices, email, application, and office software.
    • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
    • Ability to work in confined spaces and to wear breathing apparatus for confined entry.
    • Ability to work from heights (high reach, scissor lift, and structural steel)

    Required Certification / Licenses / Training

    • Must be able to pass Government Background Check to obtain TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) Certification.
    • Must be able to qualify for the DuPont Spruance Contractor Badge Certification.

    Physical Requirements

    The Loader must perform work and operate heavy equipment in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, property damage and in compliance with all environmental permits at all times. The Loader must effectively communicate information to Leadership and fellow Plant resources, relative to the condition of the Heavy equipment and performance as well as troubleshooting and providing suggestions for Plant improvements. Must also perform duties in such a way to result in an optimum cost-benefit ratio.

    Additional Information

    DISCLAIMER:

    The salary, compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of publication of this notice. The company reserves the right to change this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

    We are an equal opportunity employer! All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

  • Industry
    Biotechnology