Job Title: Construction Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Cincinnati, OH (with opportunities to travel)
Reports to: CEO
Status: Hourly / Nonexempt
Battle Axe Construction LLC is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio and provides services to the Greater Cincinnati area and throughout the states of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. Battle Axe Construction is 100% committed to excellence in delivery, attention to detail and cohesiveness of partnering to achieve projected goals and top quality projects. We are qualified for excellence through education, character and experience. Battle Axe Construction is a specialty contractor who provides Demolition, Wrecking/Razing of buildings houses and structures, Landscaping, Clearing and Grubbing services. We are committed to growth with high initiative and follow through. We have a diverse group of skilled, talented and experienced professionals that are all dedicated to achieving excellence.
A Construction Heavy Equipment Operator is an entry level position and is desired to join our team full-time. It is required that the candidate have experience operating heavy equipment as they will be responsible for operating the following equipment: Excavator, High Reach Excavator, Bull Dozer, Track Loader, Rubber Tire Loader, Skid Steer Loader, etc. Candidates should also have experience rigging Technics. We are seeking candidates who are team players, with a “can do” attitude who are willing and capable of performing spontaneous general labor duties in addition to running equipment. It is imperative that candidates be responsible individuals who are committed to caring for and inspecting the equipment with daily diligence. They are required to perform inspections of equipment before and after projects. Operators should expect to have some days consisting of long work hours with constant sitting along with frequent standing, lifting, and moving activity. Possible exposure to extreme heat or cold external temperatures, and may be subject to working weekends.
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Maneuver and operate equipment and ensure that all equipment is properly positioned;
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Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and project specifications;
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Check the equipment to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order;
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Report defects, accidents, and or damage to any equipment immediately;
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Secure all equipment during any transport or while in operation;
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Follow appropriate safety procedures for operating equipment;
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Perform basic maintenance tasks on equipment with direction;
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Able to use follow lazer guided grading instruction
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Read and understand all assignment details to be performed;
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Able to Read/Interpret Construction Plans and Spec’s
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Observe OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations;
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Subject to random D.O.T. drug screens and regulations;
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Obey all traffic laws, including but not limited to: driving within posted speed limits, stopping and looking for traffic at all stop signs, being mindful of other drivers at all times, and eliminating unnecessary distractions while operating equipment or while in route to site locations in company vehicles;
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Adhere to the company’s dress code;
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Be prompt and courteous to the customer, co-workers, and everyone you interact with;
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Any other duties as assigned.
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Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
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Heavy Equipment Operator: 1 year +
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OSHA 10 hour
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Must be at least 21 years old
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Verifiable operating experience
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Experience in late model equipment preferred
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Take ownership & pride in equipment and company
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Candidates must possess proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.
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Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify essential functions of a role. As a result, this job requires the employee to sit, climb, stand, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks.
Battle Axe Construction, LLC. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
