Heavy Equipment Operator - Eastern Shore

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Operator – Eastern Shore is responsible for operating heavy equipment to move and level materials, such as dirt, sand, and stone. Responsibilities include following all safety policies and procedures, spreading dirt in fill areas, performing rough and fine grade operations, running fill areas, reading slope stakes, cutting and filling slopes, directing trucks and equipment, dressing and cleaning up the job site, and performing other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to move and level materials, such as dirt, sand, and stone.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Spread dirt in fill area.
• Perform rough and fine grade operations.
• Run a fill area.
• Read slope stakes.
• Cut and fill slopes and/or designated construction areas to the job’s specifications.
• Direct trucks and equipment where to off-load, stock, or spread material loads.
• Dress and clean up job at the completion.
• Water, oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Operate equipment in a safe and consistent manner.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma preferred.
• 3-5 years operating Dozers for rough and fine grade operations.
• OSHA and/or MSHA certification a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret grade elevations and stakeout.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Preferred.
• 3-5 Years operating Dozers for rough and fine grade operations.
• OSHA and/or MSHA certification a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret grade elevations and stakeout.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

Skills

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret grade elevations and stakeout.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

Branscome offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Equal opportunity employer.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Hours of work are not specified in the job posting.

Contact Information

For more information about Branscome, visit www.branscome.com. For assistance with the online application process, contact the Human Resources department at (757) 229-2504.