Heavy Equipment Operator
RC Construction Co. Inc.
United States, North Carolina, Fayetteville
Jun 06, 2025
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Job Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday some weekend work may be required depending on project schedule
Performance Evaluated by: Foreman, Superintendent, and Director of Paving and Grading
Purpose: Operates several types of construction equipment to include, but not limited to backhoes, dozers, or rough grader. Demands require worker with experience in the heavy, civil construction industry and ability to work under limited direction and supervision of the Foreman
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
* Operate heavy equipment safely, productively and efficiently.
* The following machines, tools, and equipment are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, and equipment used will vary.
o Bulldozers
o Loaders
o Finish Motor Graders
o Rollers
o Back Hoe
o Front End Loader
o Excavator
o Bob Cat
o Paver
* Follow site grading and operations plans, read grade stakes and operate in a medium to fine grade environment
* Perform a daily heavy equipment walk-around inspection and preventative maintenance responsibilities
* Clean, maintain, and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies, and procedures
* Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
* Comply with the Operations & Maintenance Guide for our core and secondary equipment
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Possess a working knowledge of construction/equipment safety
Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on airfields, roads, highways, and bridges
Demonstrable previous experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator
Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
Must understand the different signals used to signal operators of construction machinery
Valid Driver's license
Reliable method of going to and from work
Must be able to obtain and maintain clearance for military base access
Must abide by all policies within the employee manual
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
***The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. RC will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to assist Equipment Operators in performing these essential job functions so long as it does not create an undue burden.
Posture and Movement
Frequently to continuously sitting
Occasionally standing, walking, climbing and kneeling/squat/1/2 kneel
Occasionally to frequently bending/stooping and twisting/lateral bending of trunk
Rarely crawling and crouching
Rarely balancing, reaching overhead, or reaching behind/across
Occasionally reaching low level
Occasionally to frequently pushing and pulling
Lifting and carrying
Frequently up to 10 pounds
Occasionally to frequently 11-24pounds
Occasionally 25-34 pounds
Rarely >35pounds
Repetitive use of arms/hands/fingers
Frequently bend/twist/rotate - arm/wrist/forearm
Frequent left and right elbow flex/ext
Frequent to continuously simple grasping with right and left hand
Frequent right and left side- firm grasping
Rarely needs left and right fine hand work
Rarely to occasionally laterally pinch on left and right
Rarely left and right 2-point to 3-point pinch
Repetitive use of feet
Frequent right left and both for operating foot controls in driving equipment. side- firm grasping
Posture of the head and neck
Static position to drive and operate equipment
Frequent Flexing to steer and operate
Occasional/rare extending
Frequent rotating (right/left), side bending (right/left)
R.C. CONSTRUCTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, OR STATUS AS A PROTECTED VETERAN
This Job Description does not cover all the required duties, activities, skills, functions, responsibilities of the position, and working conditions any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of R.C. Construction Co., Inc., with or without notice.
RC Construction Co. Inc.
United States, North Carolina, Fayetteville
Jun 06, 2025
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Job Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday some weekend work may be required depending on project schedule
Performance Evaluated by: Foreman, Superintendent, and Director of Paving and Grading
Purpose: Operates several types of construction equipment to include, but not limited to backhoes, dozers, or rough grader. Demands require worker with experience in the heavy, civil construction industry and ability to work under limited direction and supervision of the Foreman
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
* Operate heavy equipment safely, productively and efficiently.
* The following machines, tools, and equipment are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, and equipment used will vary.
o Bulldozers
o Loaders
o Finish Motor Graders
o Rollers
o Back Hoe
o Front End Loader
o Excavator
o Bob Cat
o Paver
* Follow site grading and operations plans, read grade stakes and operate in a medium to fine grade environment
* Perform a daily heavy equipment walk-around inspection and preventative maintenance responsibilities
* Clean, maintain, and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies, and procedures
* Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
* Comply with the Operations & Maintenance Guide for our core and secondary equipment
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Possess a working knowledge of construction/equipment safety
Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on airfields, roads, highways, and bridges
Demonstrable previous experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator
Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
Must understand the different signals used to signal operators of construction machinery
Valid Driver's license
Reliable method of going to and from work
Must be able to obtain and maintain clearance for military base access
Must abide by all policies within the employee manual
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
***The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. RC will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to assist Equipment Operators in performing these essential job functions so long as it does not create an undue burden.
Posture and Movement
Frequently to continuously sitting
Occasionally standing, walking, climbing and kneeling/squat/1/2 kneel
Occasionally to frequently bending/stooping and twisting/lateral bending of trunk
Rarely crawling and crouching
Rarely balancing, reaching overhead, or reaching behind/across
Occasionally reaching low level
Occasionally to frequently pushing and pulling
Lifting and carrying
Frequently up to 10 pounds
Occasionally to frequently 11-24pounds
Occasionally 25-34 pounds
Rarely >35pounds
Repetitive use of arms/hands/fingers
Frequently bend/twist/rotate - arm/wrist/forearm
Frequent left and right elbow flex/ext
Frequent to continuously simple grasping with right and left hand
Frequent right and left side- firm grasping
Rarely needs left and right fine hand work
Rarely to occasionally laterally pinch on left and right
Rarely left and right 2-point to 3-point pinch
Repetitive use of feet
Frequent right left and both for operating foot controls in driving equipment. side- firm grasping
Posture of the head and neck
Static position to drive and operate equipment
Frequent Flexing to steer and operate
Occasional/rare extending
Frequent rotating (right/left), side bending (right/left)
R.C. CONSTRUCTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, OR STATUS AS A PROTECTED VETERAN
This Job Description does not cover all the required duties, activities, skills, functions, responsibilities of the position, and working conditions any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of R.C. Construction Co., Inc., with or without notice.
Job ID: 480755439
Originally Posted on: 6/11/2025
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