Heavy Equipment Operator

Posted 10 days ago

kurtz bros central ohioColumbus (OH)

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

Kurtz Bros. Central Ohio Job Opportunity At Kurtz Bros. Central Ohio, employees take pride in the company strong family tradition, history of growth and innovative approach to problem solving in the green industry. With over 70 years of experience, we are a pioneer in caring for Ohio's environment and natural resources. Using specialized techniques in resource management and sustainability, we produce the finest topsoil's, mulches and composts for beautiful yards and gardens. As an industry leader committed to excellence in customer satisfaction, our company will continue to provide innovative products and solutions to the waste-to-resource and soil-related industries we serve.

Primary Responsibilities: Operations:

Operate heavy equipment (dozers, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, grinders, compactors) efficiently and safely
Produce a consistent quality product with no customer complaints
Coordinate with R & M and transportation to insure necessary equipment, fuel, tools, and materials are available
Work directly with R & M to ensure all equipment is operating at a safe level
Perform manual labor when necessary
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
Other duties may be assigned
Complete daily inspection of equipment at start and end of shift
Clean off machines inside and out daily (tracks, cab, lift arms, battery boxes, buckets)
Ensure equipment is fueled and serviced daily.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required by R & MComplete daily equipment inspection sheet
Complete daily labor/equipment log/form
Follow all safety guidelines

Qualifications & Requirements:

High school graduate or GED equivalent
Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operation
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations
Able to follow verbal and written instructions
Able to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
Able to work very flexible schedule
Incumbent will be required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and ambulate around the production site
Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
Exposure to loud noises, hot/cold temperatures, dust, and other environmental factors**Compensation will be based on experience

With three locations in Columbus, our company offers quality landscape materials, and more, to landscape professionals and home owners. Specializing in waste-to-resource solutions, we continue to earn an excellent reputation for serving construction, demolition and recycling needs of industries throughout Ohio. Finding beneficial reuse opportunities for what others consider waste is what keeps us, and the industries we help, remain sustainable. We have a wide range of solutions that incorporate recycled materials. These actions help to extend the life of bulging landfills and tremendously benefit our fragile environment. Today, we keep service, manufacturing, and transportation groups, operative statewide. The landscape division offers products ranging from topsoil, mulches, and composts to paving stones, and everything in between. On the industrial side, construction fill, sand and recycled aggregates are top products. Our long-standing service of providing for Ohio's landscaping needs, and protection of environmental interests remains our highest priority. No Recruiters or Agencies, please.

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