• Heavy Equipment Operator I

    Newpark Resources Inc. (Portland, IN)


    Essential Functions:

    * Under direct supervision, operates various pieces of heavy equipment, moving materials (Mats) to and from designated areas.

    * Ability to work in a team environment.

    * Able to demonstrate knowledge of general equipment, maintenance, care, and use of safety equipment on each piece of machinery.

    * Understand and demonstrate proper rigging for lifting of material and other equipment, hand signals, spotter responsibility and lesser skilled work.

    * Must be able to adhere to all safety and quality procedures.

    * Willing to work “boots on the ground”, assisting with installing Mats, including the cleaning and repair of Mats as required.

    * Must have the willingness to travel (includes overnights) and the ability to work a flexible schedule and/or holidays - attendance, punctuality and timeliness is a must.

    * Must possess good written and oral communication skills.

    * Class A CDL is strongly preferred.

    * Must be able to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and drug screen/physical (passing DOT physical may be required if driving large vehicles 10k-26k in weight is needed).

    * May handle special projects, as assigned by manager.

    Education& Experience Requirements:

    High School Diploma or equivalent. Entry level. Able to demonstrate knowledge of general equipment, maintenance, care and use of safety equipment on each piece of machinery. Understand and demonstrate proper rigging for lifting of material and other equipment, hand signals, spotter responsibility and lesser skilled work. Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions on material paperwork. Good written and oral communication skills. CDL is preferred.

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

     

    irc11964

    ### Compensation

    $24.00 - $25.00/hour

     

    ### Job Type

     

    Full Time

    ### Job Benefits

    Benefits include 176 hours personal time off (PTO), pro-rated to reflect hire date. Eligible to participate in 401 (k) Retirement Plan, Medical Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Basic Life, Basic Spouse and Child Life, and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D;), Employee Voluntary Life, Dependent Voluntary Life, Short and Long-term Disability, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid Holidays.

    ### Application Email

    [email protected]