What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Miller LS Bridge Construction LLC?
Location: Across Michigan
About Miller LS Bridge Construction:
Our team at Miller LS Bridge Construction is dedicated to delivering exceptional heavy highway construction projects across Michigan. We deeply value our workforce and are committed to ensuring their safety, fostering growth, and achieving success.
Our dedication to excellence is evident in our strong connections within the community, as we continuously serve and shape the future of Miller LS Bridge Construction. We remain focused on our growth trajectory by continuously enhancing the skill levels of our existing team members and new recruits, thereby cultivating a highly skilled workforce to better serve our Michigan community.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, height, weight, or any other protected status.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance
Transportation: Miller LS Bridge Construction manages multiple projects across Michigan, requiring transportation to and from various job sites for this role.
Physical Condition: As a Heavy Equipment Operator, the job entails significant physical exertion. Anticipate long hours sitting, lifting, and operating heavy equipment, and frequently bending and kneeling throughout the project.
We reserve the right to mandate physical examinations, drug screenings, and background checks for our employees.
Job Summary:
Heavy Equipment Operators’ responsibilities include but are not limited to operating various heavy equipment and machinery such as excavators, skid steers, breakers, telehandlers, backhoes, dozers, scrapers, loaders, rollers, etc. Additionally, loading and unloading materials on the job sites, effectively and efficiently. Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for frequently inspecting and maintaining general maintenance of all operating heavy equipment, such as checking fluids, and track adjustments, as well as greasing and wiping down equipment before and after usage. Understanding the mechanics and all operations of the equipment is mandatory. Establishing communication with the equipment manager and on-site foreman is expected to report when equipment is due for service and immediately convey when there are any damages or mechanical problems that have occurred. Expect to work cautiously alongside live highway traffic and people, at elevated heights up to 50 feet, and carrying heavy materials up to 50 lbs throughout a variety of weather conditions such as rain, snow, sleet, fog, etc.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operation of Equipment: Operating various heavy equipment and machinery such as excavators, skid steers, breakers, telehandlers, backhoes, dozers, scrapers, loaders, rollers, etc. Also loading and unloading materials and equipment.
- Inspections and Maintenance: Performing daily inspections of equipment to ensure equipment is perfectly functional such as checking fluids, tire pressure, track adjustments, and properly greasing and wiping down equipment after and before usage, etc.
- Understanding and Communication: Clearly understand all operations of equipment, knowing all aspects provided in equipment manuals, as well as communicating when equipment is due for service and reporting any damages or mechanical issues while operating equipment.
- Utilizing various hand and power tools: Operating a wide range of tools including hammers, wrenches, drills, and power tools like grease guns, and/or air compressors to properly maintenance working equipment.
- Safety and Efficiency: Operating heavy equipment effectively and safely near and around live highway traffic and people, and properly utilizing any safety equipment and/or gear per duties.
- Work conditions: Near and around live highway traffic and people, and occasionally working at elevated heights using ladders or mobile equipment while carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Weather Conditions: Performing duties in outdoor environments regardless of weather conditions; snow, rain, sleet, fog, and varying temperatures.
Please be aware that this job description may not include all the activities, duties, and responsibilities required for this role. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change with or without notice. These changes entailed may be in accordance with, but are not limited to job site conditions, work and weather conditions, tasks, and labor necessary per job site, etc.
Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- While further education is not mandatory, any documentation highlighting certificates or trade-related schooling can strengthen your application and potentially lead to higher wage opportunities.
Experience:
- At least one to three years of industry experience, with an emphasis on roadways, highways, and bridges.
- Providing documentation that outlines your construction or other trade-related experience can improve your chances of receiving higher wage opportunities and strengthen your application.
The construction season is set to begin in March/April 2025
Prevailing Wage Range: $63.71-$65.71
If you are interested in joining our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64 - $66
