Site Excavation Heavy Equipment Operator (with CDL)

Petersen Brothers Construction (PBC) is looking to hire a Site Excavation Heavy Equipment Operator (with CDL) to join our amazing team. If you have a successful attitude with a “get it done right” mentality, a desire for a career that helps others, plus work with a growing company dedicated to customer satisfaction and construction excellence, then look no further.

The Primary Responsibilities of this Role are:

• Site preparation, grading and access road construction


• Drive, operate and maneuver heavy equipment


• Operation of skid steers, backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and compaction equipment


• Underground utility installation including power and fiber conduit


• Place and compact subgrade for building and equipment foundations


• Place forms and rebar for building and equipment foundations


• Read and interpret grade stakes, site markings, maps, blueprints, and or drawings to move soil according to defined specifications


• Utilize the appropriate and/or assigned construction machinery to safely, efficiently, and productively excavate, move, and grade soils in accordance with the defined parameters


• Properly set up and utilize grade control devices to assist in reaching the defined grade tolerances


• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit


• Use and understand all safety requirements of excavations and trenches


• Perform pre and post equipment checks and reports equipment issues to supervisor


• When required, drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain


• Work with Foreman, Division Lead, Superintendent, Project Manager, and team to ensure job is done to specifications


• Other duties as assigned

You will be successful in this role if your background and capabilities include:

• Class A CDL with air brakes required


• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications


• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards


• Proven experience as a site laborer


• Possess your own tools


• Ability to operate heavy machinery such as backhoes, excavators, and skid steers


• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time


• Valid Driver License


• High School Diploma or equivalent a plus

PBC offers many benefits and below are some highlights that add to the total compensation package…

• Full health benefits package
  


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• 4% company match for retirement plans


• Unlimited use of PBC Gym


• Company events
  

If you align with PBC Core Value's, please apply because you would be a great addition to our team! 
Relationships are Key to Business | Always be Learning | Quality Without Compromise | Leadership Defines Us | Do the Right Thing | Have Fun and Get It Done | Act as a Family

PBC is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment and continual random drug testing while employed.