What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Valdez Construction?
Valdez Construction, Inc. is a growing, employee-owned, full-service general contracting company based in Oak Harbor, WA. Our projects vary in size and complexity. We believe in building long-term relationships with our employees, clients and our partners. Valdez Construction has the ability to self-perform many aspects of our construction projects, which gives us a distinct advantage over our competition.
We are looking for experienced, motivated, hard-working and responsible individuals that want to become employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, benefits and opportunity for advancement. All eligible employees become an owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
JOB DUTIES
- Operation of a wide variety of heavy machinery and hand tools related to civil construction
- Experience and knowledge of the installation of utility mains and services
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with limited supervision
- Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment
- Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures
- Must have the desire and ability to jump off the machine to help when needed. This is not an "in the seat only" job
- Leading and supervising small work crews
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Have considerable knowledge and safety procedures and hazards related to construction, maintenance and equipment operation
- Strong mechanical skills
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings
- Experience hauling and backing a trailer
- Experience securing and transporting machinery
- Class A CDL
- Minimum 5 years’ experience
- Clean driving record
- Background check
- Flexibility - at times performing other roles than operator
- Some Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wages
- Paid Vacation/Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision 75% paid by Company for both employee and dependents
- 401k with 4% employer match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Valdez Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled amp; Veteran Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
