Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator Methuen Construction Company Inc Methuen Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to provide essential support to the Department Name department This position reports to the Manager Title and is not responsible for the oversight of other teammates This is a full time salaried exempt position Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions JOB DESCRIPTION Inspect and operate equipment and all attachmentsAttend and participate in daily activity plans and safety meetingsKnowledge of rigging and rigging methodsOperate equipment in a safe and professional mannerPerform daily equipment upkeep tasks and maintenanceAbility to understand and follow directionsPerform occasional typical laborer activitiesAbility to set and follow gradesProvide other support as neededCore Competencies Proven ability to excel in a fast paced environmentStrong team player with a positive attitudeHard working and motivatedSupervisory Responsibility This position is not responsible for the oversight of any other teammates Position Type This is an hourly nonexempt position Travel Primarily limited to Northeast job site locations Education and Experience Minimum 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as Loaders backhoes excavators dozers lulls and forklifts for civil and site work and material handling functions on a municipal commercial industrial or federal projectMust have a valid drivers license and an MVR that meets company standardsMust possess required licenses preferable 2A or more Mass Hydraulics LicenseMust have an OHSA 10 certificateWork EnvironmentPhysical Demands Ability to lift 50 poundsAbility to stand for extended periods of time and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles on an active construction sitePrepared to regularly encounter moving mechanical parts high precarious places fumes or airborne particles and a variety of outside weather conditionsAble to climb temporary or permanent stairs and laddersAble to bend squat kneel crawl crouch balance and stoop reach on a regular basisSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer Methuen Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status As a Federal Contractor we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA Why Youll Love Working Here Methuen Construction is widely recognized as the most successful self performing general contractor in the industry Built on over 60 years of experience Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals As we expand our construction territory diversify our client base and enhance our operational capabilities our need for highly skilled teammates is growing We offer top tier compensation and benefits in addition to a team oriented motivated and respectful company culture An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer Methuen Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status As a Federal Contractor we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA