Equipment Operator

Responsible for operating various types of equipment including, but not limited to, front endloaders, excavators, backhoe, dozers, forklifts, skid steers, marookas, and motor graders to perform construction tasks such as land clearing, common excavation, trench backfill, rough grade reclaim/finish grade roadway, and underground utility installation work for various types of construction projects.

This role offers nationwide opportunities based on project needs. In addition to your hourly pay, you’ll receive a daily per diem to assist with living expenses while on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment proficiently, including knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detecting or assessing problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
• Ability to operate on uneven terrain and excavate/backfill native materials using various pieces of construction equipment.
• Stockpile and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsite onto trucks using various pieces of equipment.
• Excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA.
• Backfill open excavations/trenches properly, adhering to project-specific methods, standards, and lift requirements.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Communicate clearly, listen, and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations requiring immediate response.
• Assist with miscellaneous labor tasks of installation.
• Perform daily maintenance duties such as cleaning tracks/buckets, greasing and oiling machines, and fueling.
• Complete inspection and maintenance reports daily.
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman that align with project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and six to twelve months of related experience in construction; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Equipment Operator certifications as required per equipment being operated.
• NCCER preferred.
• CDL preferred.

Skills

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety by working towards safety principles.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) using units of weight, measurement, and volume.
• Understand units of force, pressure, and torque and apply appropriate tooling adjustments.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately and make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with competitive company match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Parental Leave.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
• Employee/family-focused culture.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.