Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

This position is a field based role and will travel daily to job sites mostly in New York.

Responsibilities

• Operates various equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, plows, trenchers and or directional bore machines for the installation or maintenance of underground utilities, and other duties as directed by foreman.
• Embrace H&M's safety culture including safe operation of equipment, appropriate PPE and participating in daily and weekly safety talks.
• Place or maintain underground utilities, which could include but not limited to digging around existing utilities, placing conduit, placing handholes, placing manholes, backfilling & compacting.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment such as maintaining fluids, greasing equipment as required and other routine maintenance as necessary.
• Be familiar with OSHA Regulations regarding trench safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with construction, excavation, and related heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator license with a CDL A license preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Henkels and McCoy is a Union Employer.