Construction Equipment Operator

Location: Oregon | Schedule: Full Time | Wage: DOE

About the role

Siegmund Excavation, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family. Established in 1974, we are a third-generation family business that emphasizes safety, quality, value, and client satisfaction. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies that values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion.

The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist highway, utility, and grade crews or at various on-site plant locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently within its designed parameters
• Maintain safe slopes on excavations and ensure proper barricading
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance; refer major problems to supervisor
• Keep machines clean and maintained
• Keep time and material records
• Know weight requirements of loads leaving the pit
• Travel to and from various locations
• Assist labor crew including shoveling of materials and daily plant operations
• Promptly communicate with paving crew on any flaws in material
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions
• Use various equipment, hand and power tools
• Pick up and/or deliver construction materials at job site locations
• Perform job site clean-up
• Assist with flagging and traffic control as needed
• Maintain all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment
• Regular and timely attendance
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus

Work Requirements:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write correspondences and memos
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting
• Knowledge of inventory and order processing systems; uses job-specific computer system for ticketing and two-way radio for communications
• Subject to drug testing and physical agility testing

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

• Must have a current and valid driver’s license

Key Competencies:

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to needs; meets commitments
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently
• Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas
• Safety and Security – Observes safety procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach to best fit the situation; deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours when necessary to reach goals
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above shoulders
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50–75 lbs