Job Summary
Join our dynamic construction team as a Heavy Equipment Operator, where your expertise will drive the success of large-scale projects. In this vital role, you will operate a variety of heavy machinery to facilitate construction activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and precision on-site. Your mechanical knowledge and experience with diverse equipment will be key to maintaining smooth operations and delivering quality results. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects while honing your skills in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, cranes, and other machinery to perform earthmoving, grading, lifting, and material handling tasks.
- Manage construction site activities by moving materials like concrete mixers, dump trucks, water trucks, roll-off trucks, and tanker trucks efficiently and safely.
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assist with the setup and dismantling of construction sites by positioning machinery accurately for various tasks.
- Collaborate with team members to execute project plans effectively while adhering to safety protocols and operational guidelines.
- Utilize mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot minor equipment issues and coordinate repairs when necessary.
- Operate specialized farm machinery as needed for site development or related projects involving agricultural equipment.
Experience
- Proven construction site experience operating heavy machinery such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, cranes, and front loader trucks.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on heavy equipment.
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with experience driving heavy-duty vehicles including dump trucks, water trucks, roll-off trucks, tanker trucks, and front loader trucks.
- Familiarity with operating specialized equipment like concrete mixers and farm machinery in various construction or agricultural settings.
- Knowledge of safety standards and best practices related to heavy equipment operation on active construction sites.
- Prior experience working with Caterpillar (CAT) machinery or similar brands is highly desirable. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a tangible difference! We are committed to providing a safe work environment that fosters growth and excellence for all our team members.
- Need to be able to run a skid steer, trackhoe, dozer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
