HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

L B Foster
US - Indiana - Columbia City
January 7, 2025

We enjoy a market-leading reputation for high-quality, high-performance engineering solutions in Rail and Infrastructure.Rail : We are a specialist, end-to-end supplier to the global rail sector. Our performance critical engineering solutions fulfil an essential role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of rail networks around the world Solutions include: Rail Products, Friction Management and Rail Technologies. We focus on innovation, creating leading edge engineering and digital communication technology solutions for the rail, infrastructure, and the built environment. Solutions include: Control and Digital display, Contract services and Condition monitoring solutionsInfrastructure: We operate in the Infrastructure sector. We are experts at designing, manufacturing and deploying advanced technologies that positively impact the built environment. Solutions include: Precast concrete buildings and products, Bridge products, Pipe protective coatings and threading.JOB SUMMARY:

The heavy equipment operator is responsible for operating heavy or specialized equipment and moving products throughout the plant, loading, and unloading trucks, both receiving and shipping. Maintaining an organized and efficient warehouse yard.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Review order information with the Plant or Yard Supervisor.
Load and unload trucks containing various products and materials.
Observe all safety rules and programs.
Coordinate Yard Spotters and other support personnel.
Maintain certification to operate all mobile equipment on site.
Properly maintain weight distribution and balance on outbound trucks.
Perform brief visual inspection of material/finished goods for defects prior to loading on outbound trucks.
Maintain yard roads and proper housing keeping.
Store material/finished good in logical order consistent with current configuration.
Verify correct material/finished goods size against BOL or other documentation.
Verify that materials to be unloaded are acceptable by checking for gouges and dents.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced
Perform daily pre-shift check.
Check tires, check fuel level and look for leaking fluids, make sure operational controls are functioning correctly notify maintenance if you have any issues.
Check forks for jagged edges or burrs. If the forks are marred, cover them with a suitable protective covering to prevent gouging of the material/finished goods.
Check forks to make sure all debris has been removed prior to offloading material/finished goods from the outbound rack or moving material/finished goods around in the yard.
Check timbers for debris, such as nails, lose screws, gravel.
All material/finished goods must be stabilized immediately after staging to prevent roll off.
Be aware of and never exceed the rated capacity of the heavy equipment.
Assist in other areas of the facility/yard as needed, this will include saw line and block and band.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2 to 5 years of mobile equipment experience required.
Heavy equipment (Large lift, Pettibone, or construction equipment) experience preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Good visual acuity.

COMPETENCIES:

Teamwork
Communication
Customer Focus
Integrity & Trust
Adaptability/Flexibility
Accountability/Work Ethic
Attention to Detail/Time Management
Continuous Improvement

THE BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
10 paid holidays per year
PTO accrual plan
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Sick Leave
100% tuition reimbursement
Career development and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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