Heavy Equipment Operator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators, offroad haul trucks, and skid steers.
• Prepare construction site by digging trenches, leveling ground, and moving materials.
• Load and unload materials such as soil, sand, gravel, and debris using machinery.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries on the job site.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment is in safe working condition and report any issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in demolition
• Experience in the construction and/or environmental remediation field required
• OSHA 10 of higher construction training preferred
• HAZWOPER 40
• Forklift certification preferred
• Experience operating hydraulic attachments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Coordination: Ability to coordinate your actions with those of other workers on busy construction sites
• Attendance: Ability to complete work projects on time and in an effective manner; regular and prompt attendance are an essential job function
• Working Conditions: Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, dust, rain, pollution and toxic atmospheres
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ability to wear required PPE, including respirator, and participate in OSHA-required medical surveillance programs as necessary
• Lifting: Ability to pick up construction debris and able to lift 50 lbs. regularly and heavier weights with the proper equipment
• Climbing: Ability to climb temporary or permanent stairs and ladders
• Regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work

Total Rewards

• Compensation: Compensation Range: $30.00 - $40.00/hour
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) – 100% company match on the first 4% of employee contributions.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours per year; Sick Time: 56 hours per year; Paid Holidays: 8 company-paid holidays per year