Granite Excavation, Inc Hiring for Wash Plant Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator at Emmett, ID Full Time

Wash Plant Operator is responsible for working in a safe and effective manner. Perform tasks involving safely operate machines that convey, wash, crush & screen aggregate to produce quality sand & gravel at maximum production levels. Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for operating loaders/heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner. Job may also include trucks, excavators, dozers, graders, compactors and other pieces of equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members. May also operate loader to feed conveyors or load trucks. The wash plant operator must complete all paperwork that may be necessary and must assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed. PLEASE visit Graniteexcavation.com to fill out an application if you are interested in learning more about your potential to work with us.

Title: Wash Plant Operator

Division: Emmett Yard

s to: Sean McKinney

Summary: Granite Excavation is seeking Wash Plant Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator. Granite is a family owned construction company located in Cascade, ID, as well as operates out of the Treasure Valley area. We specialize in earthmoving, underground utilities, paving, and miscellaneous concrete structures in the public and private sectors. We also aim to provide turnkey GC packages in multiple private industries, as well as acting as General Contractors on complex public works projects. Applicant needs to have a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug test. Granite is an equal employment opportunity company.

Primary responsibilities

· Perform preventive maintenance on Crushing and Wash plants

· Repair Washing plants equipment as needed

· Repair breakdowns on Wash plants in a timely manner

· Knowledge of or past experience in wash plant equipment maintenance and operation

· Ability to work long hours, including overtime.

· Safely operate machines that convey, wash, crush & screen aggregate to produce quality sand & gravel at maximum production levels. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members. May also operate loader to feed conveyors or load trucks.

 Maintain easements

 Perform pre-winter, winter, spring and summer maintenance on roads

 Use equipment for snow removal

 Use equipment to level roads and ensure proper drainage

 Operating equipment safely and efficiently by following proper loading and unload procedures

· Complete all paperwork that may be necessary.

· Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.

Qualifications & Specialized Training requirements

· First Aid & CPR, we provide training

Personal Attributes

The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes

· be honest and trustworthy

· be dependable

· willing to work hard

· possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

· be flexible

· demonstrate sound work ethics

· deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

(The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses and mental demands.)

Physical Demands

(The nature of physical effort leading to physical fatigue)

The Wash Plant Operator has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling, shoveling and laboring for heavy equipment operators, can include lifting up to 75-100 lbs. The Wash Plant Operator will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The Wash Plant Operator must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.

Environmental Conditions

(The nature of adverse environmental conditions affecting the incumbent)

The Wash Plant Operator must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.

Sensory Demands

(The nature of demands on the incumbent’s senses)

He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.

Mental Demands

(Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue)

The Wash Plant Operator must work independently and is expected to maintain a schedule of work. Any problems or inconveniences may result in increased stress to complete tasks in a limited time.

Granite Excavation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire and promote qualified persons without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, age or disabilities. If you need any reasonable accommodations in the application or the interviewing process, please notify someone in our office.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Emmett, ID: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• wash plant operator: 2 years (Preferred)
• Loader operation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Excavator: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person