Highway Construction Equipment Operator - CDL Required - Nationwide

Diamond Surface, Inc. is a Minnesota based company, but we work nationwide. We are extremely proud to be named as a “Best Contractor in Construction” and we strive to set the standard for excellence not only in heavy highway construction but additionally, we believe in hiring excellent employees! We have been in the heavy highway construction business, focusing on concrete grinding, repair and sealing, for 35 years. We are a rapidly growing, team-oriented company looking to grow our workforce by hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for Highway Grinder. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grinder operators drive a large machine which is equipped with several diamond blades underneath it. An operator will manipulate levers to adjust the settings in order to grind the appropriate amount off the surface. Grinder operators are required to have a CDL A license (with tanker endorsement) as our machines are hooked directly to a semi tractor to be mobilized on and off project sites as well as over the road from one job location to the next.
• Training will be provided for operation of our Highway Grinder.
  • Must be able to operate proficiently and with minimal supervision once trained.
  • CDL A required to move Highway Grinder
• Have a high level of communication and awareness of where other workers are on the job site at all times.
• Inspect and maintain equipment routinely.
• Manipulate the machine's levers with a great deal of coordination.
• Participation in yard days, other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the company and projects.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
  • Multiple Options
• Dental Insurance - employer paid
  
• Life Insurance - employer paid
• Significant overtime paid weekly
• 401K retirement
• Home for the holidays
• Company apparel
• Paid referral program
• Year-end bonuses
• Weekly Per-diem
• Company paid hotel rooms
• CDL training program to those interested
  
• As part of our commitment to fostering a culture of ownership and shared success, we offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB SKILLS:

• Must have experience operating heavy machinery - excavators, backhoes, loaders, etc.
• Must have a valid Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement.
• Must be able to maintain ELogs.
• Must have the ability to make decisions in difficult situations.
• Must have some mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • You will be frequently asked to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools or controls and reach with hands/arms
  • Ability to life 50lbs or more as needed
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Must be able to stay with equipment for long periods of time
  • Ability to climb or crawl on equipment occasionally and on the ground to work on equipment
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outside environment, exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes. Site specific exposure to various materials requiring proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Noise levels are site specific and may be subject to PPE.
  
• Extensive travel, potentially weeks to months at a time, and extended hours. Our shop is based in Big Lake, MN
  
• Working day shifts, night shifts or a combination of both
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT:

Diamond Surface, Inc. s an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

This job description is not intended to cover all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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