Equipment Operator

An Equipment Operator will operate various heavy machinery for construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment, including backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, or grade tractors.
• Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.
• Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches.
• Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites.
• Uses equipment to prepare job site.
• Operates machinery used to build roads and bridges.
• Perform daily inspection of equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs.
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times.
• Follow directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Perform various tasks and duties that may often change as the work conditions require.
• Work within defined standards of accuracy.
• Work in various weather conditions, including temperatures over 85 and below 40 degrees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills or Abilities:

• Valid Driver's License
• Clean MVR
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work overtime, as requested.

Education and Experience:

• On-the-job training offered.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to perform frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to see and hear well (naturally or with correction.)

Benefits Offered:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Multiple Health Insurance Plan Options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)

This is a safety-sensitive position.