Crusher Operator
Independence Excavating is looking for an experienced and ambitious Crusher Operator to join our team! The Crusher Operator is responsible for the operation and necessary maintenance of assigned Heavy Equipment in carrying out tasks to process different aggregates.
Who is IX?
From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 70 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/
What do we believe in?
PEOPLE:
Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.
PERFORMANCE:
Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.
COMMUNITY:
Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.
Responsibilities:
- The Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to operate and perform servicing and maintenance or refer issues to supervision as required.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance work on machinery.
- Perform daily adjustments as directed to equipment settings to optimize performance and safe operation.
- Responsible for general and specific safety practices, following company safety procedures and complying with all necessary contractor and regulatory standards.
- Maintain strong communications with team to ensure efficient and safe workflow.
- Assist team with any repairs or maintenance activities.
- Complete all necessary daily paperwork including but not limited to regulatory compliance and pre-operation inspections.
- Listen for unusual noise or indications for potential issues.
- Perform all assigned and required training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equipment:
- Wheel Loader
- Excavator / Associated Attachments
- Skid Steer
- Concrete Crusher / Screeners
- Shovel and other Hand Tools
- Manlift / Telehandler
- Water Truck
Do you have what it takes?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Minimum (2) two years Heavy Equipment experience required; (5) five years experience in Crushing/Mining or relative industry strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of workplace safety practices is required.
- Mechanical troubleshooting experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of product loading trailers, plants, transports scales is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively within a team.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Adherence to Drug Free Workplace protocols.
- Must be willing to travel to other work sites.
Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.