Heavy Equipment Operator

Company: Westgate Resorts
Location: Gatlinburg
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Company DescriptionABOUT WESTGATE RESORTSWestgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!About Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa:Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park.Job DescriptionOperates or tend machinery equipped with scoops shovels or buckets to excavate and load loose materialsResponsible for maintaining proper erosion control and keeping retaining ponds clean.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, and other duties may be assigned.Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner.Store heavy equipment safely and securely.Maintain a clean and presentable workplace.Clean heavy equipment as scheduled.Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on all equipment being used.Keep sediment ponds clean of silt and debris.Repair any issues that are found with erosion on property.Cleans facilities or work areas.Direct material handling or moving activities.Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems.Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Be able to operate heavy equipment such as track hoe, skid steer, lull, and various types of manlifts.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMust possess two to four years related experience and/or training.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSClass B CDL driver's license.Additional InformationWhy Westgate?Comprehensive health benefits - medical, dental and visionPaid Time Off (PTO) - vacation, sick, and personalPaid Holidays401K with generous company matchGet access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefitFamily benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistanceWellness ProgramsFlexible Spending AccountsTuition AssistanceMilitary LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital InsurancePet InsuranceExclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) Advancement & development opportunitiesCommunity Involvement ProgramsWestgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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