Equipment Operator - Heavy Civil

About the role

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company offering services in Civil / foundation, Wastewater, Environmental, Utilities, Drilling, Paving, consulting, development, and materials. The company's extensive experience in complex structural and geotechnical projects, combined with a "people first" safety culture, sets it apart in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, forklifts, rollers, loaders, pavers, dozers, excavators, and similar equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections and basic maintenance to ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment, including cleanup at the end of each shift.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs and production reports.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly report mechanical issues to prevent downtime.
• Climb scaffolding, ladders, and formwork to conduct duties.
• Ensure safe outcomes for each project or task in accordance with the SSHASP.
• Support lift planning and ensure proper rigging and signaling practices are followed.
• Protect company assets by operating equipment responsibly and preventing unnecessary wear or damage.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in heavy construction (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, cast-in-place concrete, and underground utility systems).
• Required to review equipment operation manual and display proficiency in operation.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Standards Certification.
• Rigger Certification.
• Hand Signal Certification.
• Able to follow pre-construction instructions and execute tasks on-site with minimal supervision.
• Understands when a task requires assistance and knows how to collaborate with others.
• Capable of working independently while maintaining communication with foreman for real-time decision-making.
• Possesses strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong physical dexterity and ability to enter and exit equipment cab, perform equipment inspections and basic equipment maintenance safely in a variety of weather conditions using assigned personal protective equipment.
• Professionalism and high standards in all assigned tasks.
• Able to travel to and from job sites independently.
• Able to obtain TWIC, DBIDs, or other similar credentials requiring a background check for access to restricted or government sites.

Qualifications

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Standards Certification.
• Rigger Certification.
• Hand Signal Certification.

Skills

• Proficiency in operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, plans, and equipment load charts.
• Knowledge of rigging and attachment procedures.
• Physical dexterity and ability to operate equipment safely in various weather conditions.
• Strong problem-solving and planning skills.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

Pay

$24.00 to $35.00 per hour commensurate with skills and experience.

Schedule

Works within an operating region that may require one-way travel distances of up to 100 miles. Occasional overnight travel to other regional offices may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.