Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operator at Amrize summary:
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy mobile equipment in an aggregate plant and limestone quarry environment, following all safety and environmental policies. The role involves teamwork, adaptability to changing tasks, and communication with production and maintenance staff to minimize production interruptions. Candidates should have relevant equipment operation experience, basic computer skills, and a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
ABOUT THE ROLE All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member. Mobile operators are given primary responsibility of performing all plant and quarry tasks that require the use of heavy mobile equipment. The associated equipment of the limestone quarry and the plant equipment are also considered equipment to be operated through mobile operators.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH - Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assume that environmental, health and safety are the first priority of the business. Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.
- The teams are limestone quarry and plant mobile equipment with a salaried supervisor coordinating team activities.
- Tasks and equipment utilized are changed per requirements of plant needs; therefore, individuals must possess a variety of task skills. Relationships with Other Jobs: This position will interact with production and maintenance personnel to reduce and eliminate production interruptions.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Education: High School Diploma
Required Work Experience: - Work well in a team and a minimum supervised setting.
- Must be willing to work holidays, weekends various shifts and overtime as directed.
- Demonstrated ability for positive contributions when working within teams.
- Must be willing to accept change and strive for improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to operate mobile equipment.
- Must possess basic computer skills.
- Travel through a Aggregate plant, i.e. walk over obstacles, climb stairs and ladders, lift heavy or awkward parts, wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, respirators etc.). The employee will at times be exposed to extremely hot/cold, dusty, noisy, or dark situations. At times, work will be performed at great heights or in small confined spaces.
Additional Requirements: - Previous Sand and Gravel experience
- Previous welding, cutting experience (plus)
- Basic math, reading, and writing skills required (English)
- Haul trucks and loaders, experience preferred
- Excavator, haul truck experience preferred
- Knowledge of products, industry terminology
- Punctual and reliable; good attendance required, Good communication skills - verbal and listening
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!
Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Keywords:
heavy equipment operator, aggregate plant, limestone quarry, mobile equipment operation, health and safety compliance, excavator operator, haul truck, teamwork, environmental policies, plant maintenance coordination
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work,