Lead Mobile Equipment Operator
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Job Description
Arcosa Wind Towers is searching for a Lead Mobile Equipment Operator at our Belen, NM plant. Our mobile equipment operators work for a company that puts employees first and offers great benefits. As a Lead Mobile Equipment Operator at Arcosa, you'll operate mobile equipment such as lift trucks, overhead cranes, track mobiles/switch engine, and/or yard vehicles in order to move materials and products between workstations and/or receiving and storage locations.
Job Summary
- Expectations of the position
Under the direction of the supervisor, the lead mobile equipment operator provides training, guidance and direction to assigned employees in an efficient, clean, safe and cost-effective manner in order to achieve the goals and key performance metrics in line with the organization's objectives. As a Mobile Equipment Operator, you will operate mobile equipment such as lift trucks, overhead cranes, track mobiles/switch engine, and/or yard vehicles in order to move materials and products between workstations and/or receiving and storage locations.
- Job Location
Belen, NM
Qualifications and Skills
Hard skills
Experience: Up to 4 Years
Certifications: Applicable Equipment Certification from Arcosa
Technical Skills: Ability to operate forklift, overhead crane, Combi-lift, scissor lift, Mi-Jacks, Genie lift and track mobile
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Soft Skills
Read, write and speak proficiently in English
Desire to learn
Team player
Flexible
Attention to detail
Dependable and punctual
Work ethic
Organized
Decision-making
Conflict & stress Management
Time management
Ability to cross-train
Strong communication skills
Problem solving
Leadership skills
Persuasion
Interpersonal communication, good listener and open to feedback
Adaptable
Resourceful
Critical thinking
Duties and Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Operate lift truck to move material
Spot for mobile crane
Operate scissor lift
Operate track mobile
Operate mobile crane for complex loading of finished product.
Operate 80 ton for plate steel and moving sections (Outside: 100%)
Tarp sections
Train and assure safety of all team members
Lead team by assigning tasks
Operate all other mobile equipment on property
Assist in completion of all tasks to meet deadlines
Maintain and improve quality
Maintain attendance within acceptable standards
Safety Activities
Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:
Activating the potential of our people,
Caring for our customers,
Optimizing operations and
Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Benefits
- Benefits Include:
- Health & Pharmacy
- Dental & Vision
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) W/Company Match
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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