Earthwork Utility Heavy Equipment Operator
About the role
Be responsible for operating company owned machinery in a safe and effective manner. Able to demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment. Operator is expected to use his/her experience and judgement to make decisions considering safety and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all safety requirements and codes are implemented and met by all team members
- Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
- Understand means and methods to safely perform assigned tasks
- Understand and ensure safety of team members
- Maintain paperwork daily
- Operate heavy equipment includes running, maneuvering, navigating, and driving
- Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life in accordance to company policies and procedures
- Perform daily pre-inspections: identify problems or defects that need corrected, report problems or defects immediately
- Heavy Equipment includes (but not limited too): Excavator, Dozer, Off Road Truck, Motor Grader, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Roller, Reclaimer, etc.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- OSHA 10 or 30 (Preferred)
- CPR / First Aid Training (Preferred)
- Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details
- Problem Solving
- Understand earthwork / utility means and methods
- Travel for periods of time, as projects require
- Flexible to help where needed
Qualifications
Salary that will be negotiated and will be based on skill set, experience, position best suited to your skills, and the market.
Company provided cell phone
Company provided fuel card
Company credit card for appropriate expenses
Medical benefits available after 60 days of full-time employment
Supplemental benefits available after 60 days of full-time employment
401K with company match plan after 1 year of full-time employment
DT provided Life Insurance and Disability of $25,000
PTO
$30 a day per diem for travel
Paid hotel rooms for travel
Certified training