Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

• Will work in a cab and use pilot operated joystick controls, pedals, levers and buttons to lift, move, and position loads using hoisting attachments, such as hooks, slings, electromagnets, and buckets.
• Work may include occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying objects weighing a minimum of 35 pounds to a maximum of 100 pounds, with assistance, such as raw or fabricated material, equipment or tools.
• Work may include frequent bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping and occasional climbing onto equipment and/or trailers.
• Performs loading and unloading of equipment and supplies.
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."
• Operators will observe load hookup and determine safety of load and inspect and report on crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Use equipment to remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
• Precision positioning of equipment, lifting heavy machinery and components, as well as beams and lumber.
• Operate equipment to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width and grade.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.

Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work from elevated or uneven surfaces.
• Requires visual ability sufficient to perform job duties. Work normally requires eye-hand coordination.
• Be able to work around existing underground utilities and tight areas.
• Ability to work in Confined Spaces.
• Must be careful and attentive at all times so they can follow directions closely as they will communicate with team members both verbally and by signal instruction.
• Understand shoring, soil classes and dewatering.
• Work involves standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Travel and overtime may be required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance