Company Overview
Newpark Industrial Solutions is a leading provider of composite mats and site access solutions. Our proprietary DURA-BASE Advanced Composite Mat System provides heavy duty ground cover for industrial job sites around the globe and protects personnel, equipment, and ground surfaces. We partner with utility, construction, oil & gas, and other industries to deliver solutions that can accommodate almost any project and environment.
Position Summary
The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a variety of heavy equipment for the installment of our 1,000-pound Mat Systems at industrial job sites. The mats provide a heavy-duty work platform and temporary access roads for environmentally sensitive areas.
Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: 1805 US-27, Portland, IN 47371
Schedule: Typical schedule is Mon-Thurs/Fri. Depending on certain projects travel may be required. Hotel and food is accommodated by Newpark.
Hours: 10-12 hours per day, start/end time varies
Pay Rate: $21 + overtime pay
Essential Functions
- Operating a variety of equipment including skid steers, front-end loaders, dozers, etc.
- Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on all equipment.
- Adhere to all safety rules and regulations in concurrence with company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for safety equipment being operated and aspects of the machine such as fueling, greasing, and general equipment maintenance.
- May be required to prepare location site using heavy equipment - level, clear trees, backfill reserve pits, build ring levee.
- Additional duties as needed or directed by supervisor and/or manager.
Qualifications
- US work Authorization (Required)
- Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)
- English (Required)
- Proficient in the operation of wheel loaders, dozers, excavators, track loaders, straw mulchers, skid steers
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of general equipment, maintenance, care and use of safety equipment on each piece of machinery
- Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions on material paperwork
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Must be willing to adhere to a background check and drug screen
We are an equal opportunity employer. Newpark and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Newpark Resources, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 80 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person