Heavy Equipment Operator

TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Plant Manager

JARCO COMPANIES is a family-owned company which includes Jarco ReadyMix and Jarco Aggregates, your source for ready mix, topsoil, gravel, and sand in the greater San Antonio and Corpus Christi Areas.  We are proud to offer 100% Employer Paid health, dental, vision, & life insurance for our employees!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates heavy construction equipment, excavators, front end loaders, and other equipment as necessary.
• Perform pre and post shift inspections. Document any damage to equipment.
• Recognize hazardous conditions and report to supervisor.
• While operating equipment communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal hand signals
• Responsible for the safe and secure transportation of products
• Operate trucks for the delivery, pickup, and relocation of products and materials.
• Perform other labor related duties
• Operate all Material Handling Equipment as required.
• Keep the truck neat and clean.
• Follow MSHA safety procedures.
• Perform any other tasks and duties as requested, directed, or assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of State & Federal DOT Regulations for Drivers
• 2 years’ experience in a mine setting preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to Heavy Equipment operations.
• Mechanical background a plus
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Able to complete job tasks safely and effectively without supervision.
• Operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 to 3 years of Experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires prolonged sitting, driving, and MHE operations.
• Heavy lifting required, lift up 50 lbs. +
• Must be able to work in severe weather conditions, both heat and cold.
• Must be able to stand / sit 8-15 hours per day.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move as part of normal work activities.

Work Environment:

• Location of position: Freer 
• Background checks and drug tests required.
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
• Will be exposed to outside elements such as weather, noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils.
• May be subject to sitting/standing for long periods of time to perform job scope.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and duties.