Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

• Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris.
• Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including: digs ditches and trenches, backfills excavations, seals structural components, measures and records areas, unloads and identifies materials, assembles and erects equipment including scaffolding, pours concrete, and sets braces to support the sides of excavations.
• Identifies and operates hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
• Reads and interprets plans, instructions, and specifications.
• Controls passing traffic.
• Performs daily equipment inspection and maintenance requirements with proper documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Performs other duties associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Interacts with geotechnical engineer and interpret testing results.
• Offloads or load outs construction materials and/or debris.
• Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to others.
• Identifies and follows safe working procedures.
• Reads and interprets surveying staking pertaining to grade control and utilities.
• Operates various construction equipment safely and efficiently, including: excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and understand construction drawings
• Ability to work with crew members
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and back ground check
• This position may require, now or in the future, a Commercial Driver's License
• Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks
• Listen to and understand information and direction verbally
• 10+ years’ experience operating construction equipment , including: excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to communicate clearly with Superintendents, Equipment Operators, Laborers and all other personnel on site
• Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices and procedures
• Demonstrate careful attention to detail and thoroughness
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards
• Listen to and understand information and direction in writing
• Knowledge of use of power and hand tools, materials, and equipment used on construction sites

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance