Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavation - Pottstown PA

Berg Construction•Pottstown, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Berg Construction is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for projects in the Chester County area. As an excavation and site work contractor established in 2000 and incorporated in 2004, Berg Construction handles public and private work of any size across various sectors, including residential, commercial utilities, waste management, golf courses, and asphalt paving. The company operates on principles of teamwork and a strong work ethic, aiming to build a team of capable, autonomous, and trustworthy individuals who are eager to grow and teach. They prioritize a respectful work environment with low stress levels, offering year-round employment, steady paychecks, and potential for overtime. Bonuses are awarded based on company performance. Berg Construction aims to be a long-term career home for individuals passionate about building enduring infrastructure that improves the community.

Requirements

3+ Years experience in heavy civil excavation
Valid Driver's License & reliable transportation
Must be pleasant to both internal and external customers, while maintaining a professional attitude and demeanor.
Able to follow a task to completion.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, as well as reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to stand, talk and hear instructions, walk sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Must dress appropriately for outdoor work, including boots, long pants, and any other provisions required for spending any duration of time outside in the heat, cold, dry, and or wet conditions.
Ability to lift or move 25 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds on occasion.

Responsibilities

Operates construction equipment in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools.
Works with and assists the crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
Plows snow, salts roads, and walkways according to policy.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Perform other tasks as required by management.