Dragline Operator

Limestone Products, Inc. supplies and distributes limestone out of our mining operations in Newberry, FL and High Springs, FL.

SUMMARY

Primary responsibility to safely and efficiently operate and maintain draglines or other equipment necessary to complete assigned task. Responsible for optimum productivity during scheduled shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Visually inspects dragline at beginning and end of each shift and as needed

- Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning of draglines

- Assist maintenance personnel in performing repairs to dragline components

- Performs other duties as instructed by supervisor

- Must have valid driver’s license

- Must be able to lift components and containers up to 75lbs

- Mechanical knowledge is a plus but not required

- Cleaning and replacing parts as necessary to prevent unnecessary dragline downtime

- Document and maintaining lubrication and fuel schedule in accordance with company policy to ensure maximum efficiency and safety of equipment

- Disposing of fuel oil in accordance with environmental and safety regulations

Requirements:

- Prior experience providing routine maintenance for heavy construction equipment

- Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required

- Ability to follow directions and adhere to the scheduled shifts.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.

- Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.

- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

- Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Limestone Products, Inc. employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position: Welding Gloves, Hard Hat, Hearing Protection, Padlocks for Lockout/Tag out, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, Seatbelt.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to do routine paperwork.

REASONING ABILITY- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and talk or hear.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

WHAT LIMESTONE PRODUCTS, INC. OFFERS YOU

- Highly competitive base pay with opportunity for overtime.

- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits programs

- Group retirement savings program

CONTACT THE NEWBERRY, FL OFFICE AT 352-472-2116

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

- 12 hour shift

- Day shift

- Monday to Friday

- Overtime

- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person