Excavator & Grader Operator

Waters Construction•Hartford, CT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring! Excavator & Grader Operator. Driving innovation and progress for over 60 years, Waters knows it’s all about building with purpose and integrity. We prioritize safety, welcome smart solutions, foster respect, maintain a positive outlook, and adapt to every challenge. Here, the work and culture speak for themselves. To truly feel the difference, you’ll have to join the team and see. Mission for the position: Bring your A-game and become part of Connecticut’s premier paving company. We pave the most high-profile projects in CT! You will be operating modern equipment in the industry and you will network with a highly skilled workforce. Constructing projects with maximum safety, efficiency and quality, the operator will be required to perform daily tasks assigned by foreman and/or superintendent effectively and professionally. He/she should not be afraid to ask questions or clarifications when the task is not familiar with their background and experience or when the precise means for the operation are not obvious or clear.

Requirements

2+ years of experience operating excavators, graders, etc.
Team player willing to take directions from Waters Paving superintendents or foremen.
Physically fit and in shape to perform laborer work
OSHA 10 hour
Current CT driver's license
Reliable personal transportation and willing to travel within CT
Can work day or night shifts depending on schedules
Can work Overtime when needed
Fluent in English for both verbal and written communication
Basic layout understanding and knows the difference between tenths/inches
Experience in site development / heavy highway / paving / concrete
Willingness to learn
Lives in CT or can commute to jobsites
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

OSHA HAZWOPER 40
If not already a member of the Operating Engineers union, Waters Construction will sponsor this individual to join the union after the individual shows he or she has the qualities to be a professional operator.

Responsibilities

Execute tasks and work hard in a safe, efficient and positive manner
Follow project schedule: show up on time according to the foreman and superintendents directions
Integrate with other employees, maintain harmony and positive productive environment within the crew, and communicate respectfully with the rest of the project team
Operate modern equipment in the industry
Perform daily tasks assigned by foreman and/or superintendent effectively and professionally
Ask questions or clarifications when the task is not familiar with their background and experience or when the precise means for the operation are not obvious or clear
Safe operation and basic maintenance of your assigned equipment