EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Location: Fort Payne & Huntsville, AL* & Chattanooga, TN
We are seeking individual, primarily skilled in operating skid steers but also skilled in operating mini excavators, backhoes, and dump trucks. Must be able to load and unload equipment and materials from trucks and trailers safely and accurately.
*Huntsville has full time, part time, and weekend only positions available.
Requirements:
Must possess a positive & professional working attitude
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure & handle a high-volume fast paced multitasking environment
Strong work ethic & belief in personal accountability
Must have a valid driver license
Skills & Qualifications:
Hand & foot coordination in order to guide large machinery in tight places
Ability to read gauges, dials & other indicators & adjust them as necessary
Interpersonal skills and teamwork to coordinate your actions with those of other workers on busy sites
Troubleshooting capabilities to detect and fix operating problems
Critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions to problems in order to choose the one that is most likely to be successful & cost effective
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift 50 pounds, to work outdoors in various temperatures throughout the day & to work with and as a team
Ability to complete tasks independently & take initiative, ability to follow directions
Workday & Schedule:
Workdays & hours may vary depending on weather related conditions
Schedule will be a 5 day work week which may include weekends and holidays
A 30 min unpaid lunch break is required if the workday exceeds 6 hours, two 10-15 minute paid breaks will be provided as necessary
Compensation:
Overtime may be available, but not guaranteed
Pay will be received weekly
Transportation is provided for on the job travel
Paid time off is available to employees who qualify
Benefits for Eligible Full Time Employees:
Profit Sharing
Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance
Employer will provide worker at no charge all tools, supplies, & equipment required to perform job. Required uniform provided.
Applicants must complete an employment application. A pre-employment criminal background check & drug test are required, cost is paid by employer.