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Heavy Equipment Operator Cleveland

Heavy Equipment Operator

Full Time • Cleveland
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
At Kurtz Family of Companies – WE MAKE THE GOOD EARTH BETTER. Family owned and operated for 75 years, we pride ourselves in WASTE TO REUSE, and keeping our environment GREEN.  We are looking for highly motivated, outgoing individuals to join our Kurtz family, where you are more than just a number, you are truly a member of the family.

With nine businesses making up our family, ranging from landscape supply, construction services, stormwater management to wastewater treatment (💩).  Our family services the entire United States with over 25 locations in 9 states and almost 500 employees.

Kurtz Bros., an industry leader in organic recycling and a manufacturer of quality landscape products.  The Heavy Equipment Operator is expected to have basic knowledge & experience with heavy equipment and their primary responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of equipment, such as dozers, grinders, off-road trucks, excavators, loaders, skid steers and other heavy equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of heavy equipment to move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials at sites.
  • Capable of operating & successfully passing the operator proficient certification on at least 1 of the following in a safe and effective manner. 
    • Front End Loader
    • Excavator
    • Dozer
    • Off Road Truck
  • Must be familiar with and adhere to service requirements, equipment and operator limitations and safe operating procedures at all times.
  • Maintain cleanliness and appearance of equipment interior and exterior as well as general maintenance such as greasing, fluid and fuel checking, filling and washing of equipment exterior daily, and completion and submitting of daily logs & reports (inspection sheet, labor log, production form, equipment hours, etc.)
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required by R & M
  • Responsible for staying connected and business appropriate use of company radio
  • Become knowledgeable regarding the composition and application of the product line with the ability to assess customer needs, promote and answer questions regarding the variety of products available to customers, and provide useful and applicable solutions
  • Organizing and executing various projects as assigned
  • Meet site objectives by following daily and weekly directives as set by site supervisor
  • Follow all Kurtz Bros., Inc. safety guidelines, including notification and reporting of any safety issues or concerns and immediate report of any safety accident/incident or damage
  • Maintain a high-level of customer service to internal and external customers
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
  • Other duties may be assigned.
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Kurtz Brothers, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 216-986-7000. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-3 years' experience of heavy equipment preferred
  • Willingness to learn and grow within the role
  • Prior experience with hand tools, preferred, but not required
Knowledge/Skills
  • Flexible to work various hours during busy season (spring through early summer)
  • Able to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Friendly and positive demeanor with a focus on providing excellent customer service
  • Demonstrating initiative with regards to responsibilities
  • Ability to ambulate around the site
  • Enthusiastic, with a drive for results
  • Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced environment
Environment/Physical Demands
  • Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
  • Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and smell.
  • Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration.
  • Exposure to loud noises, hot/cold temperatures, dust, and other environmental factors
 
  • Sitting for long periods of time
  • Walking from job office to project site on occasion
  • Completing tasks using a computer and other office equipment
  • Position requires frequent talking, hearing, and vision with occasional standing, walking and reaching
  • Incumbent will be required to sit, stand, type, use personal computer, two-way radio, and telephone
  • May require lifting up to 50 -100 lbs.
Work Environment
Examples:
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions as well as indoor office environment.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet areas, airborne particles, dust, dirt and other environmental factors
  • The noise level in the work environment could be unusually loud at times (protection will be provided).
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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