Backhoe Operator (Utilities)

Veit National • New Berlin, WI

80d

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Brings problems to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Refers defects or needed repairs to project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Assists in training entry level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
• Helps identify any underground and overhead utilities have been located/exposed prior to excavating.
• Reviews trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensures any required protection is available.
• Keeps project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions that may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees