What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Jamestown Excavating?
JKT, Development Inc. is searching for a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to join their growing team!
Our Heavy Equipment Operator operates a variety of heavy machinery for the purpose of residential and/or commercial excavating projects. While maintaining a safe and clean work environment, this position performs site layout staking, excavating, water, sewer, storm and dry utilities. The ability to read plans and operate a Grader to the 10th of a foot is highly sought after!
As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will:
- Operate range of light and heavy machinery including: excavator, backhoe, grader, water-truck, loader, roller, dozer, mini-excavator, and bobcat
- Safely and productively operate machinery assigned. Adapt to changing environment including traffic, soil conditions and weather.
- Handling and/ or moving of material.
- Work safely and follow all company policies.
- Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Perform general labor duties as required.
- Perform grading and staking for site preparation.
- Assist supervisors and operators on excavating projects
- Work with and assist laborers when required.
- Perform minor and routine maintenance on a variety of equipment.
- Record and journal activities for projects.
- Meet schedule and budget requirements assigned to the job
- Comply with Federal, state and local regulations.
- Maintain safe and clean equipment, vehicles and work environment.
What are the Required Qualifications for this position?
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Four (4) years of experience in operating equipment
- Ability to operate a range of heavy-equipment and excavation equipment.
- Proficient with using hand powered, tools such as chainsaws, plate and jumping jack compactors
- Proficient with using a field laser level, sight-level and other surveying equipment.
- Understand and interpret blueprints, plans and layouts and able to layout projects
- Ability to travel including but not limited to jobsites, quarries, suppliers.
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-hire drug and criminal background investigation
What are the Preferred Qualifications for this position?
- Valid Drivers License
- Ability to work independently within budgets with minimal direction
- Effective written and verbal communication, must be able to speak clearly
- Demonstrate attention/awareness to project timelines.
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $28 - $40
