What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator - Newport News, VA position at Ulliman Schutte?
Excavator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Why Ulliman Schutte?
Ulliman Schutte is a national leader in the construction and renovation of water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and associated utility work.
We are seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators that have experience with heavy civil yard pipe for our construction project work in Newport News, VA. Industry leading benefits include competitive wages, health and dental insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for all employees.
Heavy Equipment Operator Daily Life
- Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, off-road trucks, or wheel loaders.
- Maintain proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment.
- Assist Superintendent with regards to daily production schedule, activities, and additional duties as assigned.
- Standard 40-hour work week with opportunities for overtime.
Heavy Equipment Operator Must Haves
- Experience with heavy civil yard pipe.
- Reliable transportation daily.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Previous experience using multiple types of equipment.
- Ability to grade slopes, bench cut, shoot grade, etc.
- Authorized to work in the US.
Heavy Equipment Operator Nice to Haves
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Bilingual - Spanish/English.
**All candidates must pass a post-offer drug screening and physical.**
Construction Site Location
Newport News, VA
LIFE WITH US
Ulliman Schutte is a construction industry leader because of its people. We cultivate a business environment that prioritizes building lasting relationships, providing a work atmosphere that challenges and rewards employees, providing quality work and services, acting with a sense of urgency, managing risks and keeping everyone safe, and adding value.
Ulliman Schutte is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for our employees, subcontractors, clients, and others. Rather than simply instructing our leaders and employees to "work safe", we proactively foster a safety culture which focuses on eliminating risk in every aspect of our operations. The success of our safety culture is evident in our outstanding safety record. Ulliman Schutte enjoys incident frequency rates which are substantially lower than the national averages.
Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC is focused on building teams of honest, dedicated professionals who have a passion to Build a Better Environment for our employees, customers, business partners, and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, Veteran or disability status.
Ulliman Schutte is a drug-free working environment. All offers are contingent upon a successful drug screening and E-Verify.
