JOB SUMMARY
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of a large loader (CAT 900) in our busy wholesale bulk area and other heavy equipment as directed. The operator will load customer trucks and move materials in the yard. Operator must follow all safety procedures, collaborate with team members and maintain accurate records.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ability to load customer trucks safely and efficiently.
- Check and confirm disposal material from customers and its proper disposal in the yard.
- Perform minor repairs on the machine, schedule routine maintenance with the fleet manager and ensure that the operator’s cockpit is clean.
- Keep the work site organized and neat.
- Check customer receipts and confirm proper quantities have been loaded.
- Communicate with other operators.
- Communicate with dispatcher and manager.
- Perform Inventory control on bulk products.
- Safely operate heavy equipment and complete site projects at all locations as needed.
OTHER DUTIES
- Execute the duties of the position in alignment with the Company Mission and Conduct Policies.
- Use technology as required by the position.
- Complete required annual trainings as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- 2 - 3 years of experience operating large loaders.
- Current Massachusetts Hydraulics’ License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to work safely in a busy wholesale organization.
- Hands-on experience operating various types of heavy equipment is essential.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members and other departments.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
PHSYICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; bend; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Work is performed outside in all types of weather.
EOE Statement
Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with respect to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender and gender expression/identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing would result in an undue hardship.
Please note this job description is intended to outline the general nature of the job duties and the essential functions of the position. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all of the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor or manager. Cavicchio reserves the right to change the job description or assign additional responsibilities as needed.
