Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator

Colas
US - South Carolina - Blacksburg
October 29, 2024

Subsidiary: ((division))

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast since the company's founding in 1955. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit ***.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit ***.

Reeves, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit ***.

Mission

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an experienced Loader Operator (Komatsu WA500 or equivalent) for the Reeves - Blacksburg Quarry. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in plant repairs and clean-up
Perform pre-shift safety inspection on equipment
Perform preventative maintenance and service mobile equipment. Report needed repairs to shop personnel
Responsible for good housekeeping of equipment
Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations
Perform duties with minimum supervision

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent (required)
2-5 years' experience operating heavy equipment (preferred)
2+ years' experience operating heavy equipment within quarry operations or on large scale commercial construction sites consisting of loader, dozer, excavator, articulated haul truck, water truck, skid steer (preferred).
Must be willing to work 10+ hours a day.
Must be willing to work Saturdays (as needed).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to read equipment operating manual
Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection report
Must be able to communicate in English on radio or CB
Possess basic mathematical aptitude to complete daily reports
Must be able to wear all required safety equipment
Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner
Must be able to read and interpret gauges
Proven ability to work in a TEAM environment

Physical Demands

Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls
Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet
Must be able to limb on and off equipment to operate and service
Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around mobile equipment
Capable of lifting up to 50 lb.
Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day
Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions
Must be able to work at various heights

Work Environment

Larger equipment is typically air conditioned. There will be times when outside assignments that may require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry. May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc.

Benefits and General Information

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.
• Drug-Free Workplace*E-Verify Participating Company*Minorities, Females, and Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply*

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
complete any part of the application process
access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at *** or send an email to ***.

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Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator

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