Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate and transport a variety of heavy motorized equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, and clean, lubricate and refill the equipment as necessary.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Operate construction or power equipment, such as crawler dozer, broom, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, road grader, front-end loader, excavators, skid steers, etc.
• Perform maintenance and maintain maintenance and servicing records for all equipment, vehicles and tools.
• Operate in a safe and responsible manner.
• Comply with site policies and safety procedures.
• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action. Report potentially unsafe conditions and use materials and equipment properly.
• Operate heavy equipment such as front end loaders, dozers and graders in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Communicate with individuals on jobsite to ensure appropriate task is performed.
• Ensure all equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Follow signal directions while safely operating equipment.
• Ensure no digging is done unless all safety precautions have been taken to ensure lines are not broken.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with strong desire to succeed.
• Pass a drug/alcohol screen.
• 5+ years experience in heavy construction.
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with minimal supervision.
• Able to read, understand, and comply with safety requirements and procedures at all times.
• Ability to set storm water structures and piping including RCP and culverts of various types.
• Drug & alcohol-free workplace.
• Verifiable references.
• Willingness to learn, be trained and obtain various certifications.
• Proven ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of basic equipment inspection and maintenance including visual deficiencies, tire pressure, checking all fluid levels.
• Be available to work overtime as required.
• Regular attendance and dependability is a must.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent standing/walking.
• Requires the ability to perform field work involving exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort to twist, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, lift, climb ladders, climb stairs and walk on uneven ground in the performance of duties.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Extensive physical effort.
• Requires stair climbing; heavy lifting, handling, pushing or moving objects up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Constant standing/walking.
• Requires the ability to perform field work involving exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort to twist, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, lift, climb ladders, climb stairs and walk on uneven ground in the performance of duties.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pay and Schedule

The position is a full-time hourly position. Pay is commensurate with experience.