4716 - Operator Equipment - Heavy 1

About the role

Join Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) and build with pride. Every role matters — you’re responsible for your work, your crew, and the quality you deliver. We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable, built into every job, every site, and every decision so our teams return home safe each day.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or several types of power construction equipment (i.e. track loader, dozer, backhoe, excavator, scraper, grader, side boom, boring machine, RT Extended boom forklift, etc.); to excavate, move and/or grade material.
• Operate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic or electric powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications.
• Assemble and operate compressors and pumps; operate levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift, swing, or dump material; adjust hand wheels and depress foot pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms.
• Perform light maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines. Document maintenance logs on assigned equipment.
• Document daily inspections of equipment and document results on daily log.
• Cover slopes and grades of materials.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
• Understand and implement Red Tag procedures relating to equipment in a safe manner.
• Follow Load capacity charts and assure proper equipment support based on equipment capacity and type.
• Observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to co-workers’ suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.

Qualifications

• At least 1 years of experience as an equipment operator and a strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging crafts is required.
• A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins.
• A commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Site Layout

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental and vision insurances, life insurance, and a robust wellness program.
• Paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• Vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

Pay

Salary Plan EQU: Equipment Operations

Schedule

Full-time