Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator

McDaniel Excavating is currently seeking honest, qualified, and reliable Heavy Machine Operators to join our growing team. We offer competitive wages and a “work hard, play hard” culture. We provide our workforce with the proper equipment and tooling to perform their work safely and efficiently. We maintain an impressive fleet of equipment that includes air conditioning, suspension seating, and GPS control systems. All work is in Central Ohio and these positions generally work year round.

Heavy equipment operators may use various types of heavy machinery, including (but not limited to): Loaders, Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators, Tractors, Compaction Equipment, and more.

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)
• Experience with commercial site development (Preferred)

Job Duties:

• Communication with the PM's, Foreman, and Crew
• Inspect equipment, perform everyday maintenance
• Loading and unloading of jobsite materials
• Maintain neat and clean work area
• Inspect and operate hand tools for various activities
• Operate (including but not limited to): Loaders, Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators, Compaction Equipment
• Excavate and backfill trenches for proposed underground utilities
• Operate around live utilities in a safe and cautious manner
• Have knowledge of shoring systems and how to use them
• Rigging and setting of structures
• Maintain safety of company vehicles and ensured optimal utilization
• Observe and promote safety compliance

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience and knowledge in operating heavy machinery
• Ability to work with and assist crew in hoisting material, structures, tools, equipment, and any other related work
• Experience and knowledge of basic shoring methods
• Customer service skills to communicate with inspectors, crew and administration to develop positive working relationship
• Technical skills for interpreting construction methods, specifications and drawings
• History of working successfully with a team to complete a common goal, "team player"
• Time management skills to meet deadlines
• Writing skills to document everyday reporting
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA guidelines, equipment and construction procedures
• Subject to pre-employment drug test and MVR
• Ability to follow instruction
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the job

McDaniel Excavating is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to hire and promote the best candidate for our needs - without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, genetic information, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Home daily
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25