Heavy Equipment Operator - Sauget, IL

Description

• Applicant will be required to handle material and work rotational shifts overtime as required as need to maintain Customer first principles
• Applicant will be required to handle material and work various hours as need to accomplish the required tasks.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Regularly communicate via 2-way radio with Supervisors, Supervisors, Team Members and customer
• Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment
• Receives oral or written instructions from Supervisors indicating which piles are to be loaded in/out of, need to be maintained,
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.
• PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, splash goggles, face shield, Reflective clothing, gloves, steel toed metatarsal boots
• Front end loaders, Excavator / Material handlers, Skid steers, Dozers, Water Truck
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Written Dual verification procedures must be followed on all material movements.
• Must be available to work a rotating shift as well as be prepared to work in all types of weather
• Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles
• Must know how to respond in case of emergency
• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Applicant will be trained on General Procedures, Heavy Equipment functions along with employee demonstration check list, all other required testing.
• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members.
• Must communicate regularly with the Supervisor and the Customer

Benefits

• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Career advancement opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance