Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator
Environmental Remediation / Heavy Civil / Geotechnical Contractor

A Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of many different types of heavy equipment but not limited to the following; Excavators, Loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, articulated trucks, rollers and skid steers.

The operation of this equipment is required to assist in the task at hand commonly excavation, trenching, grading, material handling, loading and unloading and dredging.

A Heavy Equipment Operator will work in a variety of weather conditions utilizing heavy equipment on environmental / civil construction projects.

This position is required to perform the following functions;

. Operate heavy equipment to complete various assignments by safely and efficiently preforming task at hand on the job site.

. Conduct operator inspections and preform preventative maintenance checks (greasing, checking fluid levels, etc.)

. Ensure company equipment and material is maintained, kept clean and stored in safe manner.

. Follow all instructions and company guidelines as indicated from the Site Supervisor

. Ability to work in vigorous safety conscious work environment.

. Ability to communicate well and work with coworkers and customers.

Skills and Experience

Required

. 2-4 Years of Heavy Equipment Operation Experience.

. Possess a valid driver’s license.

. Must be able to lift 50 LBS. and pass a pre-employment physical assessment and drug test.

. Periodic travel is required.

Preferred

. High school diploma or vocational training in a closely related field.

. 10 hour OSHA Construction Safety Training.

. 40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER and Annual 8 hour Refresher Training

. Mechanically inclined.

. Experience with GPS enabled equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Type of work:

• Construction

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Excavator / Loader / Dozer: 2 years (Preferred)
• GPS: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $25 - $37