4716 - Operator Equipment - Heavy 1

Company Overview

Black & Veatch is a 100% employee‑owned company that focuses on sustainable infrastructure, engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. Employees are encouraged to grow, explore new possibilities, and use diverse talents to solve humanity’s biggest challenges. The company emphasizes safety, ownership, and flexible ways of working.

Employment type: Full‑Time, Craft (non‑union). Relocation not eligible. No visa sponsorship available.

About the Role

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment (e.g., track loader, dozer, backhoe, excavator, scraper, grader, side‑boom, boring machine, RT extended‑boom forklift) to excavate, move, and/or grade material according to project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic, or electric powered equipment to move objects or material per project specifications.
• Assemble and operate compressors and pumps; control levers, pedals, hand wheels, and foot pedals to operate buckets, blades, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Perform light maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines; document maintenance logs.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and record results on a daily log.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals; load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks, and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Calculate slopes and grades of materials; apply knowledge of trenching and excavating requirements and regulations.
• Identify and avoid potential hazards such as utility lines, other equipment, workers, or falling objects; locate underground services before work begins.
• Implement Red Tag procedures safely; possess an OCI Equipment Qualification card for the operated unit.
• Follow load capacity charts and ensure proper equipment support based on capacity and type.
• Observe load travel and take action to prevent injury or property damage.
• Participate in all safety‑related processes, programs, pre‑job planning, and safety discussions; use stop‑work authority when needed.
• Report accidents and near misses; assist in investigations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment; adhere to safety rules, regulations, and warning devices.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; perform rapid and accurate basic math calculations.
• Listen to co‑workers’ suggestions and safety concerns, ask clarifying questions, and provide feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Site Layout

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as an equipment operator with strong knowledge of operating and rigging crafts.
• Working knowledge of operating limitations and safe work practices for each piece of equipment.
• Executed Medical Examiner’s Certificate on file before operation begins.
• Commercial driver’s license (required when equipment is operated on public roads).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Certifications

• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Site Layout

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, and move in confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• Full range of motion and flexibility required; repetitive hand movements; climbing and balancing on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work up to 12‑hour shifts in varying temperature extremes (above 90 °F or below 32 °F) and inclement weather (dust, wind, snow, rain).
• Exposure to bright or low lighting, distracting or uncomfortable noise levels, and hazardous equipment.
• Safety‑sensitive position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care portfolio including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan.
• Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts and employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance, pre‑tax accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union membership.
• Performance‑based bonus program.
• Employee ownership through ESOP, allowing stock ownership and sharing in financial success.