Mobile Equipment Operator

Our Company

Dicalite is a company that uses naturally occurring minerals to improve products used for filtration of liquids such as wine, beer, and swimming pool water, for use in building products such as wallboard, ceiling tile, and joint compound, and for use in creating potting soils and hydroponic growing media for plant growth. Dicalite operates at the intersection of branded consumer products, industrial manufacturing, and research & product development to provide value to over 1,000 customers across the world. Dicalite is privately owned and has been in business for 98 years.

Dicalite’s operating footprint includes 16 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of five mines and twelve refining, processing, and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite, and diatomaceous earth. Dicalite’s core business is selling wholesale products to blue chip customers such as Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cargill, Premier, Sherwin Williams, numerous California wineries, 3M, and Nestle Purina, among others.

Broad Function:

The purpose of the Mobile Equipment Operator is to excavate and move vermiculite, dirt, rock, sand and other raw materials.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Fluidly and effectively move machine, create and move stockpiles and an ability to dig, lift, swing and dump contents of shovel into truck, car, conveyor, hopper or stockpile
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment, follow all traffic rules on and off the company property
• Meet and exceed productivity standards in a timely manner and adapt to changes in the work environment
• Specific vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with Supervisor to receive instructions
• Inspect equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water
• Assist in performance of emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, etc.
• Inspect equipment for defects before, during and after shifts and submit report indicating equipment condition
• Follow all federal and state safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures
• Keep the equipment clean and presentable
• Perform equipment maintenance as required
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal in the English language when performing the job requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• CDL required.
• The ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess excellent operations and safety record
• Consistently at work and on time, meet schedules and deadlines on time
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Aptitude for Heavy Equipment Operation
• Up to date knowledge of laws and compliance regulations
• Good DMV record.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Will be subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor environments, moderate to loud noise levels.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting and climbing.
• Required to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person