Heavy Equipment Operator - Hedrick Industries

100 Goldview Road, Asheville NC

Description

About Hedrick Industries With nine operations across North Carolina, Hedrick Industries is a leading aggregates producer in the greater Asheville and Charlotte markets. Hedrick’s materials have literally built the communities in which we live – our schools, roads, hospitals, parks, and homes. Crushing and selling sand, stone, and gravel is an exciting and fast-paced industry with strong career growth opportunities for employees. Hedrick Industries has been a flagship American business for 98 years in North Carolina – and remains proudly family owned and operated. Learn more at www.hedrickind.com. Location: North Buncombe Quarry 100 Goldview Road Asheville, NC 28804 Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Hourly Pay:$20 to $25 per hour (depending on experience level) Key Responsibilities • Operate, drive, and control heavy equipment – including excavators, haul trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers • Have complete knowledge of machine settings • Check and maintain equipment functionality through routine preventative maintenance • Keep performance records of equipment as needed • Comply with the company’s safety policies and procedures • Conduct pre-shift and post-shift evaluations of equipment • Perform minor repairs and report issues for larger repairs • Capable of operating equipment in production environment – either meeting production / stripping goals or loading customer trucks in efficient manner Qualifications • a track-record of being a dependable employee • experience can vary – but three years of experience preferred • willingness to learn • punctual and reliable • able to work demanding hours if needed • clean driving record preferred • team player and problem solver • takes pride in being part of a team that sets and achieves ambitious goals • enjoys working in an outdoor and fast-paced environment Physical requirements • pre-employment physical and drug screening • hand and foot coordination • physical ability to work a strenuous work environment and necessary health and strength to operate heavy equipment • position involves walking, standing, sitting, bending, and climbing stairs Job Benefits • Full-time work (40 to 50 hours average per week; including overtime pay after 40 hours) • Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance at 90 days • Paid Time Off at 90 days • 8 Paid Holidays Annually • 401K retirement savings with annual employer contribution • Employee Health Savings Accounts • Short & Long Term Disability • Employee wellness programs, including annual, confidential biometric health screenings on-site • Eligible for: • Multiple annual company bonuses for achieving safety and productivity goals • Employee Referral Bonus • Boot Reimbursement Program • Ongoing career development and training • Tuition reimbursement • Grow your career as a team member of a respected, established, and market-leading family-owned and operated company