Heavy Equipment Operator - Hickory, NC

The Caton Companies • Hickory, NC

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Caton Construction Group, one of the Caton Companies, corporate offices in Troy, VA, and Cary, NC, is growing! Currently seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for our bridge/roadway project in Catawba County, North Carolina (Hickory).  We particularly seek  QUALIFIED EXCAVATOR & DOZER OPERATORS. STARTING PAY is competitive and based on skills and experience. The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and properly maintains the equipment on a daily basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years’ experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment.
• Driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Valid CDL License.

Responsibilities

• Works with and assists in moving and grading dirt, digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a bulldozer, backhoe, road grader or front-end loader.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• FSA Program
• 401K Program with 4% company match
• 8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday
• 80 hours of accrued Paid time Off (PTO) the first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees