Equipment Operator in Chester, New York at Peckham Industries

Job Summary:

The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment to support quarry extraction, material processing, stockpile management, and asphalt plant operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining production goals, ensuring product quality, and supporting a safe work environment. The Equipment Operator performs routine equipment inspections, assists with maintenance activities, and works collaboratively with plant personnel to ensure continuous and efficient operations.

Essential Functions:

1. Safety always wins. Create and maintain a zero-incident work environment by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment, including loaders, haul trucks, excavators, dozers, skid steers, and other mobile equipment, to support quarry and plant production activities. Take personal responsibility for safety by wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), conducting equipment inspections, identifying and addressing hazards, and consistently following company policies and OSHA/MSHA safety standards.
2. Determined. Move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials to maintain efficient material flow and meet production requirements.
3. Committed to serve. Supply raw materials to crushers, screens, conveyors, and asphalt plant operations to support uninterrupted production.
4. Perform pre-operational and post-operational equipment inspections and document findings to ensure equipment readiness and compliance with safety standards.
5. Ownership and caring. Identify, report, and assist in resolving equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs, and operational issues to minimize downtime.
6. Measurement. Monitor operating conditions and adjust equipment operation to maintain product quality and operational efficiency.
7. Obligated. Support plant housekeeping efforts by maintaining clean and organized work areas, roadways, stockpiles, and production areas.
8. Safety. Follow established traffic patterns, plant procedures, and safe operating practices to reduce operational risks and protect employees, contractors, and visitors.
9. Humility. Assist maintenance personnel with equipment servicing, repairs, and shutdown activities as needed.
10. Results matter. Complete production, inspection, and operational records accurately and timely.
11. Protect family and friends. Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. One to three years of experience operating heavy equipment in a quarry, mining, construction, asphalt plant, or similar industrial environment preferred.
3. Experience operating front-end loaders, haul trucks, excavators, dozers, skid steers, or similar mobile equipment preferred.
4. Knowledge of safe heavy equipment operating practices and workplace safety regulations.
5. Understanding of aggregate production, material handling, crushing operations, and asphalt plant processes preferred.
6. Ability to safely and efficiently operate multiple types of heavy equipment in a production environment.
7. Ability to inspect equipment, identify operational or mechanical issues, and communicate maintenance needs effectively.
8. Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist with routine maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
9. Strong attention to safety, quality, productivity, and environmental compliance.
10. Ability to read, understand, and follow operational procedures, safety requirements, and equipment manuals.
11. Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
12. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
13. MSHA training, OSHA training, or the ability to obtain required certifications upon hire preferred.
14. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position requires frequent travel (approximately 50%) between plant locations between Sullivan and Orange Counties, based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position works indoors and outdoors at times in inclement weather. Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 lb. or more.This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.