Loader Operator/ Heavy Equipment Operator

14419 North White and Parker Road, Maricopa AZ

Description

Responsible for preparing organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes piles to ensure segregation of materials and places material in the shakers to ensure the machines have a continuous flow of material. Education/Experience: - High School Diploma or GED - 2-4 years experience in heavy equipment operation Skills and Competencies: - Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment (loader/dozer) - Ability to maintain stockpile slopes to ensure safe work environment - Ability to sit in a loader for many hours in a dusty, hot environment - Ability to climb into and out of equipment repeatedly - Knowledge of safe practice and procedures - Ability to read English and/or follow instructions, and communicate effectively Major Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Prepares organic mixes by using the Bill of Materials to ensure the correct ingredients are used in the correct proportions - Supplies the line with a continuous supply of material - Pushes piles to ensure setbacks, pile height and stockpile shaping meets the criteria set by the Department of Environmental Health Services - Performs a safety and equipment check before each use of the loader - Receives load tickets from haulers, ensures accuracy, signs, accumulate until the end of the day and forwards the tickets in a neat and clean appearance to the office personnel for inventory entry - Pumps diesel fuel into the loader by an electrical pump and ensures all safety practices are used to prevent injury - Monitors the stock piles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use - Meets quality and quantity standards - Performs the proper operation and minor maintenance of equipment - Accurately verifies quantity of material.