Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Position : Equipment Operator- Full Time

Job Summary: The Equipment Operator is responsible for performing a variety of basic tasks using heavy equipment such as skid steers and wheel loaders, as directed by your supervisor. Equipment Operators must possess the ability to safely operate equipment, ensuring the safety of all persons, equipment, and property. Equipment operators are responsible for adhering to all safety regulations and reporting any violations to the field supervision immediately.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate wheel loader
• Assist all other project site personnel with related activities when not operating equipment.
• Maintain awareness of safety rules and procedures.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance
• Load and unload equipment
• Identify safety hazards and report to project supervisors.
• Perform additional assignments at supervisor’s direction.

Qualifications & Skills:

• OSHA familiarity/training
• Clean driving record with no violations
• Experience with operating skid steer and/or wheel loader
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to bend, stand, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective Communication with supervisors and coworkers
• Working conditions sometimes include both high heat and cold temperatures

Benefits:

• Starting pay is $18-25/hr
• Pay is determined by experience, skill, education, and other factors
• Able to enroll in benefits after 60-day new hire probation period
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and employer matching (up to a certain amount) and 100% vesting as soon as contributions are made
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (6)

Homer Companies is a second-generation, family-owned, full-service tree care company that provides unparalleled services throughout the Midwest. We are an EEO Employer that offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K retirement plan, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance. Homer Companies also offers vacation and holiday pay. A great work atmosphere with top pay!

Direct all questions regarding the Equipment Operator position to [email protected]