Dirt Operator

Description

• Unload and move equipment per manufactures manuals and company procedures.
• Know, understand and follow all safety rules and procedures according to OSHA and company safety policy.
• Maintain logs and repair reports.
• Operate heavy equipment for excavations and laying underground pipelines.
• Assist equipment operators, carpenters, craft workers and other skilled labor when necessary.
• Operators typically work under direct supervision and will be required to sit, stand and move for extended hours at a time.
• Perform routine maintenance and small repairs on equipment.
• May be required to do manual labor.

Requirements

• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.
• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Proper vision and hearing are required to be able to receive direction via verbal and hand signals.
• 5 years of experience in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.
• The candidate must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure.
• Must be able to safely work with sharp tools and/or power equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as a team.
• Experience with the proper use of trench boxes and other similar protective devices.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance