Heavy Equipment Operator
West Fraser
- Henderson, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must be able to perform all required P/M’s and pre-start checks on equipment.
- Cleans up at truck bins (notifies debarker operator when using the bark reclaim system)
- General cleanup of log storage area, including areas from the parking lot to the green stacker.
- Cleans under lay down decks as follows: at the end of each shift.
- Cleans up around silo.
- Maintains metal log recovery by utilizing the metal detector and chain saw.
- Requires the use of various hand tools, ax, crowbar, hammer, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Portions of the job duties may not be standardized or completely prescribed and will require independent action and thinking.
- Inspection of equipment
- Servicing and minor adjustments to the equipment (when necessary)
- Cleaning of the equipment
- Documentation and reporting of results
- Must have High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to use basic tools
- Must be safety orientated and comply with ZES
- Must have minimum two years verifiable work experience as a heavy equipment operator
- Must be able to work night shift
- Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check and background check
- Must have an excellent safety record
- Must follow all company safety rules
- Must have an excellent attendance record
- Must have good interpersonal skills
- Must have good written and oral communication skills
- Must be willing to perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision
- Must be able to operate forklifts and front-end loaders efficiently
- Must complete equipment checks and perform preventive maintenance on equipment
- Ability to operate a knuckleboom unloading log trucks and comply with applicable safety regulations would be a plus
- The applicant chosen for this position will be required to perform the following key phases of Basic Care
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness Pay Program
- 401k with company matching & retirement contributions
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
- High School or better in Education or related field