Equipment Operator

Stronghold Engineering • Coalinga, CA

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About The Position

Stronghold Engineering, Inc., an electrical, general, and civil contractor, is seeking an Equipment Operator to support its growth. The operator uses heavy construction equipment skillfully and safely, follows traffic laws and regulations, and performs work in accordance with applicable safety and security standards. The position requires willingness to travel.

The operator inspects, operates, cleans, services, and performs minor repairs on equipment; reports defects or needed repairs to the Project Superintendent or Foreman; and coordinates equipment movements with crew members. Work includes hauling and handling materials and equipment, grading and cutting areas to engineering specifications, backfilling ditches, and locating underground services before work begins. The operator may also instruct and train other operators or Apprentice Equipment Operators, attend required training and safety meetings, and prepare reports or correspondence as requested.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and reference check. Stronghold Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and states that it complies with applicable affirmative action and nondiscrimination requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Heavy equipment operator certificate.
• Willingness to travel.
• Successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more types of heavy construction equipment skillfully, safely, and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
• Adjust controls and attachments, including blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Service equipment and perform minor repairs; refer defects or needed repairs to the Project Superintendent or Foreman.
• Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines, or position equipment according to coworkers’ hand signals.
• Drive and maneuver equipment to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Coordinate machine actions with other work and position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Inspect equipment before use to ensure it is in proper operating condition.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled or required using appropriate materials.
• Haul materials and equipment to job sites; load and unload equipment, materials, and supplies; string grade lines; and backfill ditches.
• Load and place sand, earth, rock, asphalt, and other construction and maintenance materials using applicable equipment.
• Cut and grade areas to engineering specifications.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, before beginning work.
• Follow safety and security standards and take action to avoid hazards and obstructions while operating equipment.
• Attend training and safety meetings as required.
• Instruct and train other equipment operators and/or Apprentice Equipment Operators in the use of heavy equipment.
• Communicate openly and honestly, act professionally, and show respect to coworkers and customers.
• Prepare special reports and correspondence as requested by a supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED