Come work for a next generation civil contractor changing the status quo and providing the next level of service to anyone who crosses our path. Powers Development Group is challenging the way things have always been done while creating a positive movement of co-workers who love where they work.
Your Job Summary
PDG has immediate openings for skilled heavy equipment operators. Do you enjoy the outdoors, traveling, and being apart of building something that will last for generations? Then we have a spot for you on our team. We are seeking operators with experience on Excavators, Bulldozers, Loaders, Skid Steer, or Motor Grader. With a huge potential for promotion and growth, training your fellow co-workers is a must. A safety-first mindset is crucial for success and will present amazing opportunities to be rewarded.
Your Responsibilities a Heavy Equipment Operator
- Lead by example all company safety policies.
- Maintain the highest level of service and quality on all sites
- Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on-site quickly and amicably
- Report project status to supervisors
- Provide and encourage positive work environment for co-workers
- Occasional overtime as needed and desired
- Nightwork as projects require
- Travel and overnight stay on projects located outside of 1.5 hour traveling radius
- Inspect equipment before and after each shift
- Perform daily equipment maintenance task. Including, but not limited to, fuel, lubricants, fluids, and track cleaning.
- Report any issues to direct supervisor
- Additional job functions and responsibilities may be required and assigned by management as necessary to meet the required results
Your Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of 1-year heavy equipment experience
- Knowledge of standard construction equipment and materials
- Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, equipment maintenance, and use, and OSHA guidelines
- Ability to read, or learn to read, drawings, plans, and blueprints
- Ability to communicate and report effectively
- Good physical condition and stamina with ability to lift 50 pounds
- Able to pass drug screen and pre-employment background check
- Physically able to perform recurrent physical labor including:
- Driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Loading and unloading equipment into and out of delivery vehicles
- Operating hand and power tools requiring repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs
- Ability to work safely outdoors under adverse weather conditions
- Vision adequate to drive, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
- Hearing adequate to hear equipment in operation, approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance, and conversations both in person and over the telephone/computer.
- Flexibility to work a changing schedule that could include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays, and overtime.
Your Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Pay Range $17-$27 per hour
- Full Benefits after 60 days including paid time off.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Construction Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
- Heavy Equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
