Heavy Equipment Operator

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating heavy earth moving equipment in support of company grading and site operations.
• Operate one or more types of heavy equipment such as a dozer, trackhoe/excavator, or motor grader to prepare undeveloped job sites to meet job required grades.
• Construct/grade new roads, building pads and water retention ponds to proper slope and grade specifications.
• Operate equipment efficiently to maintain production goals.
• General housekeeping and maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis or as directed by supervisor.
• The use of a shovel to move material will be necessary.
• Ability to work in the tri-county area.
• Keep company work site clean and orderly and inform management of any safety concerns.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform any other general duties as directed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• More than one year of equipment operation experience.
• Experience operating one or more pieces of earth moving equipment (dozer, grader, etc…).
• Must obtain a negative drug test result prior to hire and maintain throughout term of employment.
• Must meet company employment standards.
• Have the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 90 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends required.
• Work environments will vary making it necessary to tolerate weather conditions such as rain and extreme temperatures. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, loud noises, etc.
• 18 years of age.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience operating equipment during site development.
• Proficient at building retention ponds to required slopes.
• Capable of programming GPS installed devices.
• Experience fine grading with various types of equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, EAP, Vision, 401K with company match and Profit Sharing, Vacation and Holiday

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)
• Dozer: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person