Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Lhoist (Clifton)

Heavy Equipment Operator

Lhoist

Location:
United States , Clifton

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

This role supports daily quarry and rail operations by safely operating mobile equipment, managing material handling, and assisting with drilling and blasting activities to meet production, quality, and environmental standards. The position requires strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills, the ability to work independently or in a team, and a willingness to work varying shifts and conditions while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in coordinating and meeting kiln feed requirements for plant
Perform day-to-day operations of the quarry area to meet safety, tonnage, quality and environmental demands
Operate stone handling system
Assist in loading and stockpile management of dolostone
Assist with Rail Facility
Loading of Lime Shipments
Operation of Shuttlewagon
Communicate/coordinate BNSF rail activities
Operating mobile equipment for Quarry and Plant
Operation of pit loader, haul trucks, water trucks, blade, utility loader, and other equipment as needed
Loading both large haul trucks and over the road trucks
Working with others as well as working alone as needed
Capable of being added to ATF explosive license
Assisting with the drilling and blasting activities
Assist in inventory management of explosives

Requirements:

Industrial background with demonstrated success with trouble shooting production problems
Ability to do mechanical repairs: welding, conveyor belt splicing, oxygen-acetylene cutting, heavy equipment operation, electrical knowledge and ability to do electrical trouble shooting
Knowledgeable of current safety, environmental & ATF regulations and practices
Must have or have the ability to gain knowledge and skills to operate all mobile equipment and to train and supervise others to perform that function
Be able to perform basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required
Knowledge in SAP and ability to generate required work notifications, purchase requisitions
Knowledge in Microsoft excel in order to be able to help control and track quarry activities such as but not limited to: crushing activities, equipment downtime, fuel usage, and other items
Excellent human relations skills in organizational cohesiveness including the ability to motivate and lead employees
Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational and communication skills, proven problem solving skills, and can think "outside the box"
Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends and be open to call-outs
Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust
Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels
Able to lift over 70 pounds
Willingness to operate and drive trucks to and from rail (CDL)
At least 5 years experience in a production/distribution environment with a supervisory background preferred
High School Diploma, GED Equivalent, or demonstrated skills or ability required at minimum
OR Associates degree in Industrial, Distribution, or Engineering Systems or equivalent practical experience preferred

Nice to have:

CDL preferred at Rail
Associates degree in Industrial, Distribution, or Engineering Systems or equivalent practical experience preferred

What we offer:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
Attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match
Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service
Educational assistance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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