Equipment Operator

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Operate equipment proficiently, including knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving
• Ability to operate on uneven terrain and excavate/backfill native materials accordingly, using various pieces of construction equipment listed above
• Stockpile and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsite onto trucks using various pieces of equipment
• Ability to excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA
• Ability to backfill open excavations/trenches properly, adhering to project specific methods, standards and lift requirements
• Clock in and out, coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response
• Willing to assist with miscellaneous labor tasks of installation
• Perform daily maintenance duties such as cleaning tracks/buckets, greasing and oiling machines, and fueling
• Operators are responsible for maintenance of their machine; conduct regular thorough equipment inspections including but not limited to track tension checks and mechanical troubleshooting. Inspection/maintenance reports shall be filled out daily
• Maintain consistent, smooth, and accurate trench depths
• Able to assess soil conditions and adjust accordingly
• Able to work in and navigate equipment in varying weather conditions including but not limited to snow, mud, or extreme temperatures

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 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

Qualifications

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working towards safety principles
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's, ability to perform these operations using units, weight measurement and volume
• Able to understand units of force, pressure and torque and apply appropriate tooling adjustments for each
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Be able to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
• Work within precise standards of accuracy; follow set procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards

Skills

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working towards safety principles
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's, ability to perform these operations using units, weight measurement and volume
• Able to understand units of force, pressure and torque and apply appropriate tooling adjustments for each
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Be able to work within precise standards of accuracy; follow set procedures and standards, 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 company match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Employee/family focused culture

Pay

Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

Schedule

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.

Benefits

401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Employee/family focused culture

Accessibility

If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Pack Power policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Third-Party Recruiters

PACK Power, LLC does not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a signed agreement with the Recruitment Team.