Heavy Equipment Operator

About the job

Overview

POSITION: Heavy Equipment Operator/Loader Operator

LOCATION: Downtown SLC

If you're looking for a career change, here are many reasons you should be applying to Geneva Rock.

• Great Wages

• Opportunities for significant overtime in the busy season --  (after introductory period)!

• Incredible Benefits

• Health Insurance paid hourly. NO deductions from paycheck for premiums.

• Generous Pension (retirement) contribution.

• Vacation, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay.

• Seniority -- loyalty is valued at Geneva Rock!

• Fantastic Management

• Geneva Rock has a legacy of treating employees well since our founding in 1954.

• Family-Owned and Locally-Operated. Our owners are proud Utahns.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Foreman/Supervisor, the loader operator is primarily responsible to operate assigned loader/heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to complete the assigned tasks.

DUTIES:

• Inspect, maintain, and operate equipment in a safe and efficient way in order to avoid accidents, undue maintenance and repair work.
• Feed hoppers, crushing plants, portable plants, stockpile and load trucks in efficient and productive manner.
• Assists with plant maintenance and operation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred 1-2 years of prior experience in operating a loader is required.
• Must be attentive and committed to safety.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to move at least 50 pounds.
• Needs to be able to communicate well to receive and follow instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May frequently be required to walk over uneven ground.
• May frequently be required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for long periods of time.
• Needs to be able to communicate well to receive and follow instructions, and understand safety requirements.
• Must frequently be able to lift and/or carry 0 - 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. May occasionally lift items over their head.
• May frequently be required to climb up and down equipment via steps and/or short vertical ladders.

Apply on-line at genevarock.com/careers/ today!

Current employees are required to speak with their immediate manager before applying for any open positions.

Referral Program: Current employees who refer qualified candidates prior to candidate interviews, will be eligible to receive referral bonuses should their candidate be hired. A $250 bonus will be awarded at the end of each 90-day period up to one year for referred new hires in good standing (for a possible total of $1,000).

Geneva Rock Products, Inc. is an “Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/PWDNET” Employer

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities required of the employee. It reflects management’s assignment of key functions; it does not prescribe or limit the tasks that may be assigned. Job descriptions are subject to change at any time. Geneva Rock is a drug free environment.

Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date

10/15/2026