Heavy Equipment Operator - Dirt Crew

Silver Star Construction Co•Moore, OK

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Silver Star Construction, a local road construction company, is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to drive/operate and control large equipment and vehicles including bulldozers, backhoes, front end loaders, scraper/tractor pans, track hoes, motor graders, mixers, and water trucks. The ideal candidate is dependable, takes pride in their work, is safety conscious, and values a good work environment with strong relationships. We are an innovative company looking for individuals who fit this description.

Requirements

Skilled heavy equipment operators with verifiable experience running either some or all of the following equipment: Grader, Dozer, Scraper, Track hoe, Mixer, and Front-end Loader.
Knowledge of machine settings.
Maintain equipment functionality.
Must pass the background check, drug screen/physical.
Must be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
Must be able to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Must be able to work overtime when required.
Must be able to perform physical tasks, such as bending, standing, crouching, shoveling, etc.
Must adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
Hand and foot coordination.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work as a team.
Strong critical thinking ability.
High attention to detail.
Ability to make decisions that prevent accidents and damage to property.
Physical ability to work in a strenuous work environment and strength to operate heavy equipment and decision making abilities.

Responsibilities

Drive/operate and control large equipment and vehicles including bulldozers, backhoes, front end loaders, scraper/tractor pans, track hoes, motor graders, mixers, and water trucks.
Unload equipment from vehicles.
Keep performance record(s) of machine functionality regularly.
Provide preemptive maintenance on equipment to prevent malfunction.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections/evaluations of the equipment.