2nd Shift Operator/Mechanic

• Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays and so much more!
• Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build for a great retirement! 
• Growth at Silvi Materials: Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

• Clears, grubs, strips, excavates, backfills, ditches, stockpiles and pushes various types of material found at a quarry.
• Constructs berms, excavates and grades to final grade.
• Loads sand and sometimes small stone from a stockpile to a truck and/or train car.
• Must be able to estimate load size for a vehicle and not over or under load a truck.
• Must be able to load a truck without creating spillage.
• Must do general cleanup around all areas.
• Perform a daily heavy equipment walk-around inspection and preventive maintenance responsibilities.
• Perform other work as assigned when not engaged in operating equipment, including labor and general maintenance of all areas of the mine as needed.

• Valid Driver's License.
• At least one year operating heavy equipment required.
• Can work 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. shift or as needed. Changes in schedule may arise with operations.
• Can work Saturdays as needed.
• Prior experience running a dredge highly preferred. Willingness to train required.
• Mechanical/maintenance skills highly preferred but not required.
• Experience operating a loader required, experience operating a skid steer, dozer, excavator, and/or haul truck highly preferred.
• Experience running a dredge highly preferred but not required.
• Education from a technical school in a related field preferred (welding, electrical, maintenance etc.) preferred.
• Welding experience a plus, particularly in mig, stick, and overhead.
• Quarry/mining experience a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of the common reasons for mechanical failure and the steps necessary to correct malfunctioning on different types of motors/machinery.
• Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, MSHA, as they apply to the operation a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possesses a sense of urgency and ownership to complete assignments/projects through to completion.
• Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines.
• Available to work most Saturdays, 10-14 hour shifts, outdoors in all weather, and comfortable with heights.

• Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport, and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position
• Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• Requires Concrete chipping, shoveling, sweeping and greasing of plant equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees and other individuals as well as function safely within an office environment and, on occasion, may visit industrial plant locations
• Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport, and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees and other individuals as well as function safely within an office environment and plant locations
• Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

• Able to work extended hours as needed
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location