Excavator 360 Operator

Department: Quarries
Role: Plant Operator
Locations: Highwood Quarry

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Excavate requires material and rehandling to include leveling off, grading, batters, and trench. To load vehicles and lift equipment when required.

RELATIONSHIPS;

Responsible to: Quarry Manager

Responsible for: None

Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Employees, Clients

MAIN TASKS OF JOB:

• Ensure daily inspections of machines are conducted to include undercarriage.
• Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the machine is performed to include greasing, cleaning, and monitoring.
• Maintain and inspect any attachments. 
• Recording and reporting on a daily check sheet including hours and any defects.
• Start up and shut down procedures of the machine.
• To operate the machine to a competent level and within site conditions.
• Ensure all operations are carried out under Quarry Regulations 1999.
• Report any problems to the Quarry Manager.
• Ensure PPE is worn at all times.
• Responsible for the removal of all waste products in line with the Company’s Environmental Policy.
• To comply with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy, highlighting ant issues appropriately.
• To act according to the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs other duties as directed
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Enthusiastic, committed, and a fast learner with previous experience in a busy environment
• Ability to work with individuals across departments and liaise with external customers and contacts
• Strong communication skills and willingness to take instruction.
• Recognized qualification to operate plant (preferably CPCS or MPQC) or work towards;
• Health and Safety trained or working towards
• Experience with operating and basic maintenance of mobile plant;