Heavy Equipment Operator

Operator

Responsibilities

- Promote the company’s safety culture

- Participate in daily huddles and safety meetings

- Operate heavy construction equipment including, running, maneuvering, navigating, and driving. Typically excavating and working around other public utilities such as gas, electric, telecommunication, water and sewer

- Complete various assignments by SAFELY and efficiently operating and maintaining heavy equipment

- Conduct operator inspections and perform preventative maintenance checks. (Greasing, checking fluid levels, etc.). Ensure company equipment and material is maintained, kept clean and stored in a safe manner

- Working outdoors in appropriate safety and protective equipment. Operating a variety of heavy equipment safely via hand signals, radio communication and using occupant safety devices

- Performing pre-operational checks of equipment as well as basic maintenance on track or rubber tire undercarriage, buckets, and attachments; lubricating equipment components and attachments

- Completing and maintaining equipment log sheets and reports

- Performing site planning and setup by assessing jobsite conditions and identifying or selecting appropriate attachments for the work to be done

- Acquiring and using a knowledge of earthmoving fundamentals (soil characteristics, ground conditions, map reading) as well as relevant health and safety acts, municipal codes and bylaws, natural gas regulations, and the Highway Traffic Act Working cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers

- Continuously learning about new techniques/equipment in order to operate safely while maintaining productivity

- Operating around live gas and utilities

- All other duties as assigned by the site superintendent

Qualifications:

- Minimum of two years of experience in the trade

- Must be at least 18 years old

- Able to occasionally lift and move more than 50 pounds and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time

- Ability to stand, bend, and kneel

- References to verify your professional skills and experience

- Ability to work out of town and overtime hours

Benefits

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Available

- Life and Supplemental Insurance Available

- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program

- Wages based upon experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person