Heavy Equipment Operator

JOB TITLE: Multi-use Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator is responsible for running Dozer and Excavator and other equipment as need. He or she will work diligently to support these efforts while maintaining focus on quality control, costing elements, and maintaining effective and efficient utilization of company resources. The Equipment Operator will support positive project progression on existing projects and maintain alignment with corporate strategy and commitment to overall fiscal objectives and demonstrate commitment to the goals of the organization.

Responsibilities

Promote job site safety, encourages safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately

Provides senior leadership for environmental, safety, health, injury/accident and fire prevention on the project

Must have experience with construction in the areas of earthwork

Work closely with other discipline superintendents and coordinate efforts and activities to meet the overall project requirements

Ensure reporting routines are fulfilled each day or as required

Requirements

Experience with building trade

Exceptional equipmennt operating skills

Requires a comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, familiarity with industry practices

Knowledge of control measures required in a high rainfall environment

Must have experience with construction in the areas of earthwork, gradiing, mass excavation, site utilities, mositure conditioning

Must be able to operate job equipment

Must have relevant references

Education & Experience

Demonstrated leadership/management experience

Experience in job planning, safety, risk management and basic human resources activities necessary to effectively manage

Physical & Environmental Demands

Physical & Environmental Demands will include but not be limited to: sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting of upper body, and manual dexterity for operation of construction and construction-related machines/equipment. Vision to include: near, far, visual accommodation, color, and depth perception. Must be able to hear sound(s) clearly and distinctly to effectively receive, understand and reiterate information. Lifting and manual labor is required, and often in extreme environmental conditions.

License or Certification Requirements

Prefer successful candidate to possess a valid driver’s license, CDL preferred. In addition, he/she should have an excellent driving record in order to drive company owned or leased vehicles.

NOTE: This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of this position. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration to describe duties does not prohibit the assigning of additional duties that may be similar in kind or in difficulty as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On the road