Heavy Equipment Operator - Lenexa, KS

Job Summary

Seeking dedicated people with the desire to learn and build a career while exceeding the highest quality and safety standards. Ensure safe, efficient, and proper various pieces of heavy equipment.

Excellent Benefits & Incentives!!

Highly Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO) - Personal, Vacation, Holidays

Employee Bonus Program Opportunities: Annual Incentive, Referral, Safety, Profit-Sharing

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance, Disability, and Retirement Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On the Job Training with a Strong Emphasis on Safety

Stable Company with Strong Growth

A Culture that Values Professional Growth, Development, and Internal Promotion

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment (primarily haul truck for entry level positions) in a fast-paced environment. Other experience with heavy equipment beneficial.

Be familiar with the equipment and daily inspection checklist.

Perform daily pre-start up procedures (i.e. note the service due date, check fluid levels and make sure the equipment to be used is in good running order, complete daily equipment checklist).

Perform daily routine maintenance and cleaning.

Communicate with production regarding the daily job specifications and operate the equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Be aware of other equipment and personnel working in the area.

Posses ability to follow instructions with strong oral and written skills.

Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers and supervisors.

Report to assigned job area in proper attire and ready to begin work at the designated start time.

Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in policies and procedures manual, and MSHA guidelines.

Ability to think clearly no matter the stress and difficulty of your circumstances.

Posses a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Ability to comprehend and communicate specific directions to ensure the safety of all.

Desire to learn and commitment to working safely.

Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice.

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Other Duties

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

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 regularly required to:

Sit

Talk

Hear

Stand

Walk

Bend

The employee must regularly lift and/or move from 1-50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include:

Close vision

Distance vision

Color vision

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is usually loud.

Job Requirements and Education

Over 18 years of age.

Eligible to work in the United States.

Complete and pass pre-employment testing, including a drug screen and physical.

High school education or GED equivalent.

Minimum six months related experience/training or equivalent combination of education or experience preferred.

Thank you for your interest in applying with one of the Bettis Companies. The Bettis Group of Companies includes: Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Mid-States Materials, Capital Trucking, Bettis Contractors, Bettis Fabrication, Capital Crane, Capital Ready-Mix, Koss Construction, Midwest Pavement Grinding, Piping Contractors Inc and PTMW. If the position you applied for is filled or we feel your experience fits another job, your information may be sent to one of the other Bettis Companies if an opening is available.

Mid-States Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.