Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader Operator

Subsidiary: Barrett Industries

Are you seeking an opportunity with excellent benefits and growth opportunities? Upstone Materials is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a loader operator, in our Saranac Lake location.

Heavy Equipment Operator Main Responsibilities

• Must be proficient on a front-end loader.

• Operate power construction equipment, such as: bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, scrapers, motor graders, and shovels.

• Heavy equipment operators drive heavy construction equipment and control their attachments, such as buckets, swing booms, scrapers and blades.

• Comprehend specifications and instructions, both verbal and written.

• Working with heavy-duty machinery requires knowledge of and strict adherence to safety regulations.

• Repair and replace crusher components such as: conveyor belts, guarding, rollers etc.

Heavy Equipment Operator Skills

• Previous experience equipment and/or working in an HMA plant is preferred.

• Good mechanical skills for equipment repair and fabrication is desirable.

• Flexibility to work varying shifts and hours based on market demands.

• MSHA certification is considered a plus.

Heavy Equipment Operator Education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum of one year of experience operating heavy equipment.

Heavy Equipment Operator Requirements

• Climb onto and down from equipment several times a day.

• Withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.

• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles.

Heavy Equipment Operator Compensation

• Starting New Hire rate starts at $23.95 and will move to $27.06 after the successful completion of the probationary period.

Our company is not only an extraordinary place to work, but we also have competitive pay & comprehensive benefits, such as: health, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, AD&D, Teladoc, health advocate, and many more.

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Company Info

Upstone Materials, Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Upstone is the leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York with three large quarries, four hot mix asphalt plants, seven ready-mix locations, along with dozens of sand and gravel pits. Since 2017, the mission of Upstone has been to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about Upstone visit www.upstonematerials.com/.

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 www.colasusa.com.

Upstone, 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 www.colas.com.

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 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.

Nearest Major Market: Plattsburgh