Heavy Equipment Operator (2 Years Experience)

Summary:
Operate heavy construction equipment to excavate, grade, and prepare work areas for general construction projects. This is a non-exempt hourly position.

Duties Include

· Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner

· Perform daily maintenance checks and procedures including lubrication of equipment

· Proactively communicate with company personnel concerning equipment and job-related projects or problems

· Read grade stakes

· Read a blueprint

· Assist Lowboy driver with proper loading and unloading tiedown procedures

· Complete required paperwork

· Maintain safe and organized work area

· Properly care for and maintain company equipment

· Wear personal protective equipment on site

· Working more than 40 hours per week as needed

· Working nights and weekends as needed

· Perform manual labor as needed

· Out of town travel may be required

· Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Knowledge of:

· Utility line installation

· Heavy construction equipment operations

· Occupational hazards

· Basic blueprint, construction drawings and specifications

· Soils, aggregates and compaction techniques

· PENNDOT and Heavy/Highway Experience a Plus

Ability to:

· Recognize problems or errors at a work site

· Make minor repairs to equipment

· Be on time, reliable and dependable with the work schedule

· Follow company policies and procedures

· Properly and neatly complete required paperwork

· Take and follow instructions

· Work under direct and indirect supervision

· Climb on and off equipment safely

· Operate levers and pedals smoothly to make adjustments to control mechanisms

· Sit for extended periods of time

· Work with fuel and other petroleum products

· Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

· Push a force of 80 pounds

· Pull a force of 150 pounds

· Walk, work, bend, lift, and stand on uneven terrain for extended periods of time

· Shovel and use other hand tools

· Work in a shop or field environment and tolerate exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, hot/cold temperatures, extreme/inclement weather, vibrations, noise and compact spaces

Qualifications:

· Must have a valid drivers license for the state in which you reside

· Class A or B CDL a plus

Education:

· High school graduate preferred

Experience:

· Minimum two year’s of experience operating heavy equipment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Bulldozer: 2 years (Preferred)
• Excavator: 2 years (Preferred)
• PENNDOT Heavy Highway: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)
• CDL B (Preferred)
• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Salary : $20 - $24