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Dozer Operator

Employer
Lehigh Hanson - USA
Location
Nokomis, Illinois, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 21, 2022

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Category
Machinery Operators
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
WE GIVE DOWN-TO-EARTH A WHOLE NEW MEANING

Lehigh Hanson is seeking a qualified Dozer Operator.  We're Lehigh Hanson. Our products build cities and towns, including stadiums that hold thousands of fans, and bridges that support millions of vehicles. We have thousands of employees across hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, making us North America's leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, and related construction materials.

We might be a big company, but we appreciate and encourage our people to share their ideas and help shape our future. We want every one of our people to play an active role in growing our business. With our diverse product lines and locations across North America, there are opportunities to explore different roles and work on a variety of exciting and interesting projects.

We're a tight-knit team. While we strive to be the best, we do it with an attitude that is humble, accessible, and down-to-earth. We Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled don't ask you to "fit in" with our culture. We invite you to add to it.
 
This position is based in Nokomis, IL

 HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO
  • Operates bulldozers to maintain reclamation areas of the quarry.
  • Operates other quarries' mobile equipment as needed, including, but not limited to, front end loader, and backhoe, to lift and transfer bulk materials, such as shot rock, sand, clay, or other bulk material, to trucks, hoppers, chutes or other areas of the quarry. Drives haul trucks to transport materials throughout the quarry.
  • Maintain quarry floor and walls in a clean and safe condition. Uses backhoe for scaling quarry walls following blasts. Clears snow or debris from quarry areas as needed. Advises supervisor of loose ground or other hazardous conditions in the work area.
  • Grades roads using road grader. Fills in potholes and generally maintains the condition of roads throughout the quarry.
  • Performs routine inspections and maintenance on mobile equipment, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. Completes the equipment safety checklist before using any mobile equipment.
  • The normal workweek may consist of five 8-hour days, call-ins, holidays, and weekends as needed.
  • Follows plant and MSHA Safety Policies, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Maintain an awareness of plant environmental standards. Takes corrective action to address minor problems or reports compliance issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution.

HERE'S WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • Prefer high school diploma or general education (GED)
  • Prefer five years front end loader experience
  • Prefer dozer, backhoe, and skid steer experience
  • Prefer working knowledge of equipment operation and open-pit mining
  • Must be able to carry 50 pounds
BRING YOUR HUMBLE OVERACHIEVER ATTITUDE AND LET'S ELEVATE OUR COMPANY EVEN HIGHER!

We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process.

Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.

No search firms, please.

Lehigh Hanson is a drug-free workplace.

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