Heavy Equipment Operator - Earthwork (Travel in ND only)

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.
• Follows company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Briefs project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, or Safety Director on problems.
• Fulfills daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and reports defects or needed repairs to project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, or Safety Director.
• Aids in training entry-level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
• Identifies any underground and overhead utilities that have been located or exposed prior to excavating.
• Reviews trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensures any required protection is available.
• Keeps project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations.
• Assists with other projects or duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow applicable safety precautions as well as view and understand Veit’s safety training video is required.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations is also required.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends.
• Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow applicable safety precautions as well as view and understand Veit’s safety training video is required.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations is also required.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

Benefits

• Hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.
• Benefits offered to Union Craft Workers include 401k, Employee Assistance Program, and prevailing wage rates may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Pay

The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

Schedule

Work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends.