Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, or grade tractors. S/he prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation. The HEO uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, skidsteer, or grade tractors.

• Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.

• Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete.

• Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites.

• Uses equipment to prepare building sites for exterior site concrete such as parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and loading docks.

• Operates machinery used to build bridges, roads, and railroads.

• Inspects and fuels vehicles prior to beginning shift.

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience:  

• Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities
• 2 years of experience working with heavy equipment
• Possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL) or a willingness to obtain the license
• Knowledge of proper operation of heavy equipment as well as safety standards
• Strong work ethic and physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to read building plans related to structural concrete and land grades.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions
• Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.
• Able to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.

Qualities/Behaviors:

• Communication Proficiency.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Diversity and Inclusion.
• Results Driven.
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Teamwork Orientation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heavy Equipment Operators: 2 years (Preferred)
• Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers: 2 years (Preferred)
• Asphalt, Concrete & Stone Plant Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations