OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR

About the role

Heavy Equipment Operator – Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to: Backhoe, Track hoe, Bulldozer, Loader, Dump Truck.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery.
• Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
• Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site.
• Create or maintain inclines or ramps.
• Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
• Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites.
• Complete all additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

• 18 years of age
• Able to pass a drug test
• Legally eligible to work in the US
• Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license not required)
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
• May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities)

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid TSS, TLL, and LBC CCO Certification
• At least 3 years’ experience as a crane operator, preferred
• Maintain DOT physical
• Maintain working knowledge of load charts, hand signals, and state and federal DOT laws
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize daily work assignments, and communicate with all team members
• Be able to coordinate the movements of hand and feet according to visual signals and directions
• Have a complete knowledge of crane and rigging signals
• Know the emergency response procedures for mobile crane operations
• Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG's Mission

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
• Significant Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance