Utility Pipe Labor/Heavy Equipment Operator

About Crossland Heavy Contractors:

If you are looking for a career in construction then you've come to the right place!

Crossland Construction is a leader in the industry and we are growing -right here in the Midwest- with opportunities for hard working, dedicated men and women to join our team. Crossland works year round and offers top pay, great benefits including health and dental insurance, a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, paid education to allow you to move up, and much more! You would join a team of people with a passion for construction who love to build and who know that their hard work will pay off.

Whether you have several years of experience under your belt or you are new in the industry you can have a career at Crossland!

Crossland Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 (k) retirement plan with guaranteed match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Paid education opportunities

Job Qualifications:

We are currently accepting applications for Heavy Equipment Operators and Skilled Site Utility/Pipe Laborers. Candidates for Heavy Equipment Operator must have at least 3-5 years of experience on bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, scrapers and graders. Skilled labor candidates must have at least 2-4 years of experience in civil construction. Must have own transportation, be highly motivated, and willing to travel. Drug screen, physical and criminal background check are required of successful candidates.

Essential Responsibilities:

Performs any combination of the following duties on construction projects, usually working in a utility capacity and by transferring from one task to another.

Activities included but not limited to:

• Operating heavy equipment including excavators, dozers and backhoes.
• Operate routinely used tools and equipment.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals.
• Ability to work without close supervision once directed on task.
• Obeys and follows all safety rules on the job site and encourages others to do the same.
• Maintains a good relationship with co-workers and works well with others to accomplish a task.
• Must have water, sewer and drain experience.

Physical demands of this position include lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally; 40-50 pounds frequently and carrying same along with constant sitting, grasping and reaching, frequent climbing, walking and standing. Must be able to work year-round outdoors and travel as needed.

EOE/M/F/D/V