SIMON | Aggregate Operator- Ogallala, NE

Summary:

 Supports plant production operations by performing physical work required to maintain consistent operation of plants/equipment, and operating a variety of equipment, vehicles, and tooling.

The ideal candidate should enjoy working outdoors in a challenging and regularly changing environment, performing a variety of manual tasks, operating tools and equipment, and supporting a team of professionals in achieving daily production goals.  A big portion of the job also includes helping with plant labor, maintenance, and precast concrete work.

Responsibilities:
•    Support the Simon safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives
•    Observe safety procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly
•    Operate heavy equipment, including, but not limited to,  loaders, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and other mobile equipment used in aggregate mining and production operations; operate other tools and equipment as required for assigned tasks
•    Perform manual/physical tasks required in plant operation and maintenance activities
•    Work closely with plant operators, equipment operators, drivers and others in completion of assigned tasks
•    Perform minor equipment maintenance and repair, including lubrication, replacing oil/fluids, and re-fueling
•    Drive company vehicles to worksites and company locations when authorized
•    Complete other related projects/tasks as assigned

Qualifications, Education, Skills, and Experience

•    High school diploma or GED preferred
•    1-2 years of experience and/or equivalent combination of training/experience in operation of heavy equipment preferred
•    Prior experience working in construction, mining or similar industry preferred
•    Valid drivers’ license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required
•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
 
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: 
•    Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
•    Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
•    Regularly required to use hands to manipulate objects
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 
•    Frequently required to stand for long periods and walk across uneven terrain
•    Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
•    Regularly required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walk across uneven terrain
•    Regularly required to work from a seated position operating equipment for long periods
•    Frequent exposure to loud noise 
•    Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock
•    Mining environment; regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, airborne particles, fuel/chemicals, loud noise, moving equipment/parts, and vibration
 
Workplace Values Requirements:
•    Support, promote, and practice Simon core values, vision, and mission
•    Support, promote, and comply with Simon Code of Ethics, Workplace Conduct, Safety, and other established policies at all times
•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Align personal vision and goals with larger goals of the Company
•    Support continuous improvement to improve Simon processes, performance, safety, and overall success

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.