Gabbert & Edwards Construction is a growing established family-owned business located here in the Treasure Valley. We specialize in mass excavation, under ground wet utilities, grading and site work. We are looking for multiple team members with strong backgrounds in mass excavation working with scrapers and dozers, fine grading for asphalt and concrete prep in subdivision, road building and commercial site earthworks. Our team strives to create a work environment that provides mutual respect, innovation, career sustainability, integrity, a safe work environment and efficient service.
Open Positions
- Crew Forman
- Lead Equipment Operator
- Equipment Operator
- Gravel Truck Drivers
- Lowboy / Transport Drivers
- Mechanics
- Labors
Reports to
Superintendent
Site Foreman
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The equipment operator operates a variety of heavy equipment (Excavator, Loader, Skid Steer, Motor Grader, Dozer, Scraper, Roller) and trucks used in construction to excavate, dig underground utilities, complete site work and mass earthwork.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations
· Read and understand plans, instructions, and conditions to regulate work activities.
· Locate of utilities and other buried lines before excavating.
· Competent in trenching and shoring standards.
· Direct, teach and guide laborers.
· May support Laborer at numerous job sites as needed. May complete physical tasks involved with laying pipe and hand grading job site.
· Provide preventative maintenance (grease and oil) equipment to ensure it is safe and operating properly.
· Document regular maintenance checks to maintain adequate records of equipment performance.
· Perform minor repairs on equipment issues
· Abide by all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as all company safety procedures
Requirements
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Minimum 2 years of experience working with heavy equipment
· Knowledge in reading construction plans
· Knowledge of proper operation of heavy equipment and background in all types of grading, as well as safety standards
· Knowledge and understanding of grades and elevations.
· GPS Knowledge Preferred
· Ability to maintain, inspect, clean, and occasionally repair pieces of heavy equipment
· Keen attention to detail and situational awareness to maintain the safety of the work environment
· Strong work ethic and physical ability to lift 50+ pounds
Preferred Requirements
· Possession of a commercial driver’s license, or a willingness to obtain the license
Competencies
- Technical Capacity.
- Time Management.
- Thoroughness.
- Customer/Client Focus.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervision responsibilities.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.
The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Travel
Local travel to various worksites is required.
Required Education and Experience
1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Gabbert & Edwards Construction LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Gabbert & Edwards Construction LLC. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gabbert and Edwards Construction LLC. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gabbert and Edwards Construction LLC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Subject to pre-employment drug screening.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Meridian, ID 83646 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
