Construction Equipment Operator

Description

Job Overview:

• The Construction Equipment Operator position is responsible for the following:
• Operating heavy equipment to lift, move, or place equipment or materials
• Driving equipment and vehicles (including tri-axle dump trucks) between sites
• Performing basic duties associated with operating heavy equipment and vehicles

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate various construction machines and vehicles: Bulldozers, Crawlers, Skid Loaders, Excavators, Backhoes, Tri-Axle Dump Trucks, Work Vans, etc. in a safe and appropriate manner
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and perform regular maintenance and minor repairs when necessary
• Follow all safety procedures while operating equipment
• Perform general construction and maintenance duties including, but not limited to, framing, finishing, underground utilities, final gradings, storm water management, sewer systems, pipe and shovel work, snow removal, etc

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Relevant experience preferred with operating heavy equipment
• Familiarity with residential and commercial construction practices
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Employment is conditional on verification of clean driving record, background check(s), and pre-employment/random drug testing

Competencies:

• Communication
• Technical and mechanical skills
• Capable of working independently

Available Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid holidays & vacation/sick time

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Work Environment:

• This job operates in the field and is mostly outdoors 

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 talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; push; pull; climb; crawl; kneel; lift; utilize company-provided equipment; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Some job functions will be performed outdoors and expose the employee to changing weather conditions.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position and regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.in addition to weekends on an as-needed basis with the ability to work outside of or in addition to those hours as needed.

Travel:

• Must be willing to travel and occasionally stay overnight at different job sites.

Other:

• 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. 
• TB Excavating, a division of Heller’s Gas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer