Operator (Dredging)

About the Role

A Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or more 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.
• Reports problems to the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, or Safety Director.
• Adheres to daily procedures and protocols as outlined in job orientations and training.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; refers defects or needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assists in training entry-level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties.
• Identifies underground and overhead utilities before excavating.
• Reviews trenching requirements with the Superintendent and ensures required protection is available.
• Keeps supervisors informed of actions that may affect task performance or company operations.
• Performs 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 standard to heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR certification, and ability to follow safety precautions.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• 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.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.

Schedule

• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends.
• Flexibility regarding work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear.

Work Environment

• Exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines, and loud noises associated with construction sites.
• Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat.
• Exposed to variable terrain.

Benefits

• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

About Us

Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured-in-place pipelining, and waste disposal. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day.

Core Values

• Deliberately Safe: We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning.
• Build with Intention: We build with intention, working with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them.
• Leaders Dig First: Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality, taking ownership and getting mud on our boots — especially when times get challenging.
• Real Relationships: We approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset, communicating with respect and honesty.
• Integrity in Everything: Everything we do and say reflects on the Veit family. We act with integrity, treating others as we want to be treated and holding ourselves accountable.