Alaska Aggregate Products LLC

Heavy Equipment Operator - Kettle River

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Job Description

Job Title:
Equipment Operator SOC code:
47-2073 FLSA Classification:
Non-exempt Department/Location:
Operations / Republic mine site Reports to:
Project Manager/ Crew Foreman

Status:
Full Time, Temporary EEO-1:
Craft Worker Normal Work Hours and Days:  A normal work day consists of 10-12 hours possibly longer depending on workload. Hours and start time will vary depending on workload. Night shift work required as needed.
EEO Statement:
Alaska Aggregate Products LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. **This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.**


The Equipment Operator position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.  This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of equipment. Heavy equipment may include front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, compactors and other pieces of equipment. Work will be performed per the supervisor’s instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs. Equipment Operators are responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and securing all equipment.

Essential Functions:
  • Operate heavy equipment used in earth moving operations to build/ level and excavate land surfaces.
  • Use equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade
  • Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
  • Maintain and turn in daily records of equipment inspection.
  • Fuel, Oil and Grease Equipment daily
  • Change worn or broken GET (teeth/ cutting edges etc,)
  • Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
  • Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
  • Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
  • Maintain the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
  • Report any damage immediately to supervisor 
  • Use  heavy equipment for its intended purpose with little or no assistance
  • Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
  • Help identify hazardous conditions on the job site.
  • Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities None.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably able to perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

Education and/or Experience:
Minimum:
  • A valid driver license
  • Must be proficient with the following
      • D-6 Dozer
      • D-8 Dozer
      • 245 Excavators
      • 330 Excavators
      • 450 Excavators
      • equipment safety
Preferred:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • MSHA certification
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of and ability to read and follow plans, specifications, sketches and Grade/mapping control.
  • Knowledge of and ability maintain equipment and follow related procedures
  • Ability to see details at a distance
  • Ability to see details at close range
  • Ability to judge the distance between you and other objects
  • Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
  • Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully
  • Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
  • Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency.
  • Ability to wear protective clothing
Physical Demands:
The following activities were rated for frequency of occurrence based on the following: Not Present = NP     1-10% of the work day = Rare 34-66% of the work day = Frequent 11-33% of the work day = Occasional 67-100% of the work day = Constant   Sitting Frequent Reaching Overhead Frequent Standing Frequent Reaching Straight Ahead Frequent Walking Frequent Reaching Downward Frequent Bending/Stooping Frequent Handling Frequent Crouching Frequent Fingering Constant Kneeling Frequent Feeling Occasionally Crawling Frequent Talking Occasionally Climbing Frequent Hearing Occasionally Balancing Occasionally Twisting Frequent Operate Foot Controls Occasionally Twist of Wrist Frequent (Pounds) Constant Frequent Occasional Rare Lifting   50 lbs. 100 lbs.   Carrying 10 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs.   Pushing/Pulling   50 lbs. 100 lbs.  
Working Conditions: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS CHECK (If Present) COMMENTS 1. Exposure to Inclement Weather X   2. Extreme Cold X   3. Extreme Heat X   4. Wet and/or Humid X Will experience Rain/Snow/Ice on location 5. Noise X Frequent noise from equipment. 6. Vibration X Occasional normal equipment vibration. 7. Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.) X Possible diesel fumes. INHERENT HAZARDS     8. Moving Mechanical Parts X   9. Electric Shock     10. High, Exposed Places     11. Radiant Energy    
  12. Explosives    
  13. Toxic or Caustic Chemicals    
  14. Other Risks X Aware of the potential hazards of working around equipment.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments
Alaska Aggregate Products LLC

About Alaska Aggregate Products LLC

Alaska Aggregate Products, LLC (AAP) has been a successful heavy civil contractor in Alaska and Washington since 2009. We complete various types of work that offer challenges and promote innovative designs.

We specialize in remote earthworks projects, such as roads, bridges, site development and utility infrastructure. We have supported the Mining industry in Alaska since our beginning, completing major mine infrastructure projects such as Earthen and Concrete Dams, Heap Leach Pads, Lined Ponds, HDPE piping systems, and many others.

We have had the opportunity to work with and maintain some of the best clients and provide them with a product we are proud of. AAP has had the privilege of maintaining clients such as Kinross, Hilcorp, Coeur, US Army Corps of Engineers, etc. Each client has offered an opportunity for us to successfully complete projects that are highly technical, have intimidating climate, and challenging terrain. It is always our goal to start and finish a product with safety on our forefront, project quality top notch, provide exceptional customer service, and to provide a competitive price.

At Alaska Aggregate Products our main goal is to provide a quality product with safety at the forefront. Allowing safety to come first has implemented a safety culture that is improving with every project completed. This safety culture allows us to have a safety record that we are very proud of, on average each year having over 200,000 man-hours with no lost time incidents.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Palmer, Alaska
Year Founded
2009
Website
ak-gravel.com
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