Koppers Inc.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Koppers Inc.  •  Pennsylvania (Onsite)  •  26 days ago
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Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for operating heavy equipment related to treated cross ties, switch ties and bridge timbers. Responsible for all fueling, care, and maintenance of their equipment, as well as compliance with all company, local, and Federal safety laws. Works closely with all employees from Laborers to management and has no supervisory responsibilities.

  • Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
  • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment
  • Other construction related duties as required
  • Responsible for properly maintaining equipment and notifying supervisor of any mechanical issues that need to be addressed
  • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, and clean, lubricate and refill the equipment as necessary

Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements

  • 1 year of experience running heavy equipment
  • Ability to work overtime
  • Intermediate tablet/smart phone skills
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtractions)
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Experience working in small teams
  • Working outdoors
  • Working weekends

Candidate Preferred Qualifications

  • Mechanic
  • Welding
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

Schedule

Monday-Wednesday 3pm-11pm

Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.

Koppers Inc.

About Koppers Inc.

Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges. Our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets including railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber and construction industries. With more than 2,100 employees, we maintain a global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe.

Koppers is committed to living a culture of Zero Harm that places the care of our people, our environment and our communities first at all times. The company is also a member of the American Chemistry Council and dedicated to adopting its Responsible Care® initiative at all of our locations worldwide.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Year Founded
1988
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