Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator manages a variety of heavy machinery for the purpose of residential and/or commercial excavating projects. While maintaining a safe and clean work environment, this position performs site layout staking, excavating, water, sewer, storm and dry utilities.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will:

• Operate range of light and heavy machinery including: excavator, backhoe, grader, water-truck, loader, roller, dozer, mini-excavator, and bobcat
• Safely and productively operate machinery assigned. Adapt to changing environment including traffic, soil conditions and weather.
• Handling and/ or moving of material.
• Work safely and follow all company policies.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Perform general labor duties as required.
• Perform grading and staking for site preparation.
• Assist supervisors and operators on excavating projects
• Work with and assist laborers when required.
• Perform minor and routine maintenance on a variety of equipment.
• Record and journal activities for projects.
• Meet schedule and budget requirements assigned to the job
• Comply with Federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain safe and clean equipment, vehicles and work environment.

What are the Required Qualifications for this position?

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Four (4) years of experience in operating equipment
• Ability to operate a range of heavy-equipment and excavation equipment.
• Proficient with using hand powered, tools such as chainsaws, plate and jumping jack compactors
• Proficient with using a field laser level, sight-level and other surveying equipment.
• Understand and interpret blueprints, plans and layouts and able to layout projects
• Ability to travel including but not limited to jobsites, quarries, suppliers.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-hire drug and criminal background investigation

What are the Preferred Qualifications for this position?

• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to work independently within budgets with minimal direction
• Effective written and verbal communication, must be able to speak clearly
• Demonstrate attention/awareness to project timelines.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply