Heavy Equipment Operator (Earthwork)

Description

• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Assists in training entry level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.
• Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training.
• Reviews trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensure any required protection is available.
• Helps identify any underground and overhead utilities have been located/exposed prior to excavating.
• Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations.

Requirements

• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates. Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles. Ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow applicable safety precautions as well as view and understand Veit's safety training video is required. Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations is also required.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance