Heavy Equipment and Service Operator I (Wheel loader Operator)

at  The Ground Up

Founded in 2010, The Ground Up (TGU) is Houston’s fastest growing landscape supply company. We manufacture mulches & soils and carry a large selection of base, gravels, and sand products. TGU also operates three re-wholesale nurseries in the Houston Metro Area.
Job Summary:
The Equipment and Service Operator supports day-to-day operations of an assigned work site that services wholesale customers with bulk purchases. The ideal candidate is skilled in safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment in a busy and sometimes congested worksite, while never compromising the quality of work. We seek a positive team player who is reliable, flexible, organized, and detail-oriented, who can consistently deliver excellent customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with the proper operation and maintenance of assigned equipment
• Perform a daily equipment walk-around inspection and maintain preventive maintenance
• Operate equipment for 8+ hours per day, year-round in all types of weather and ground conditions
• Perform other job-related duties such as general housekeeping of machine, general lubrication of applicable components
• Travel occasionally to different project sites within the Houston area
• Gain in-depth knowledge of product line
• Operate fork lifts, wheel loader and other heavy equipment both in warehouse and off-road
• Manage Inventory and quality control
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly work area
• Ensure proper use of personal protection equipment at all times
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Other duties as assigned or needed

Essential Requirements:

• HS diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an equipment operator (Wheel Loader Operator)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willing and available to work during all seasons of the year
• Reliable transportation to get to and from worksites
• Valid State issued driver’s license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A good mechanical/ mathematical aptitude as well as a general understanding of hydraulics

• Comply with the proper operation and maintenance of assigned equipment
• Perform a daily equipment walk-around inspection and maintain preventive maintenance
• Operate equipment for 8+ hours per day, year-round in all types of weather and ground conditions
• Perform other job-related duties such as general housekeeping of machine, general lubrication of applicable components
• Travel occasionally to different project sites within the Houston area
• Gain in-depth knowledge of product line
• Operate fork lifts, wheel loader and other heavy equipment both in warehouse and off-road
• Manage Inventory and quality control
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly work area
• Ensure proper use of personal protection equipment at all times
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Other duties as assigned or neede