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ALLAIN SITEWORK, INC. is a privately owned and operated excavation and site work company established in 2010. The owner has over 25 years of experience in the excavation and concrete industry, working with project teams to help facilitate the successful implementation of their projects. Our team of employees work diligently to satisfy our customers. Our team of experienced employees and subcontractors are dedicated to providing quality service in an efficient manner at a reasonable price.
**This position has the opportunity for promotion to Foreman and Supervisor in the future.**
Role and Responsibilities
The Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator will work in conjunction with the Project Supervisors and the Owner to perform site excavation and flatwork projects. Must be able to perform physical labor, able to perform repetitive movement, bending or twisting, has the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., willing to listen and learn on the job site, and maintain awareness of surroundings and personnel. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and technically proficient operation of the equipment assigned. The Heavy Equipment Operator is required to efficiently perform the following day-to-day tasks:
- Must understand and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures. Know where all utilities within the work zone are located. Be responsible for your own safety as well as those working in the area.
- Willingness to acquire the certifications necessary to perform the tasks applicable to an Operator (e.g. 10 Hour OSHA Certification)
- Perform daily maintenance of machines
- Perform daily inspections on machinery and equipment and complete inspection logs
- Clean the machines regularly. This includes sweeping the cabs and removing trash daily, cleaning the interior weekly, and lubricating doors and windows bi-weekly.
- Inform your Project Supervisor daily of your equipment fuel status so the fuel truck can be scheduled if needed for the next morning
- Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications
- Make a note on your equipment inspection logs and inform your Project Supervisor if you need any supplies, e.g. grease, oil, rags, cleaning supplies, etc.
- On occasion, transport heavy equipment from job site to job site & import/export materials to job site. Class A CDL required for this position. To be clear, this is not a trucking position. Trucking needs are limited but required.
- Travel from home to and from the jobsites is unpaid and required
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Must possess a valid CDL Class A Driver’s License
- Must possess a valid Hoisting License (2A) with three to five years of operating experience in the construction industry to apply as a Heavy Equipment Operator (e.g. excavators, backhoes, loaders, dozers, etc.)
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have a minimum OSHA certification of 10 hours
- Good communication skills required; must be able to follow verbal instructions; good interpersonal and organizational skills mandatory
- Building and mechanical knowledge is a plus
- Must be able to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions
Preferred Skills
- Works well with others
- Willingness to learn
- Coordination, strength and stamina sufficient for the work to be performed
- Critical reasoning skills sufficient for the work to be performed
- Math and language skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles
Additional Notes
We reserve the right to update this job description at any time and will expect any current hires to comply with the updated job description. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time, with or without notice. Employees will be notified of any changes respective to job descriptions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Heavy Equipment Operator: 4 years (Required)
- Construction: 6 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- 2A Hoisting License (Required)
- OSHA 10 Certification (Required)
- CDL A (Required)
Work Location: In person