Heavy Equipment Lead Technician

Projected work schedule is 11:00 pm – 7:30 am Monday - Friday. Overtime and hours may vary based on business demand.

About the role

This Heavy Equipment Lead Technician is responsible for ensuring safely operated excavators, motor graders, and track type tractors to perform earthmoving projects using detailed instructions. Qualified applicants must demonstrate ability to operate site-specific equipment during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Manages the operation of excavators, motor graders, and track type tractors to perform Endurance Testing and/or earthmoving projects.
• Assists in scheduling the workforce.
• Conducts stand up meetings and safety training as needed.
• Issues work assignments and discuss these assignments with the operators.
• Conduct rounds every 2 hours to ensure scheduled work is completed as requested.
• Assists in developing and monitoring work assignments for other technicians and coaches as appropriate.
• Creates and modifies site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements.
• Responds to and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommends activities to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Three years of experience in advanced earth moving concepts and equipment applications.
• Ability to set up and run machines with controls and laser equipment such as GPS, Accugrade, and UTS.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• Valid Driver’s License may be required.
• Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting field surveys and productivity studies.
• Ability to utilize current equipment controls.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate-level computer skills, sufficient to use email and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience working under a structured safety program.
• Must understand OSHA guidelines for ditch depth and back sloping for this machine family.
• Demonstrated truck-loading skills with 90 and 180 degree swing.
• Experience cutting a back slope, side slope an V ditch.
• Experience in identifying and understanding the difference between crown and sheet drainage on road projects.

Other Attributes

• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Pay

$32.00 per hour. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.