Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
This position operates machinery to move construction materials, dirt, and other heavy loads, and gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment used to clear grades and prepare job sites. Equipment may include excavation and loading machines with scoops, shovels, and buckets, as well as bulldozers, trench excavators, and road graders. The role requires flexibility to work different shifts and long hours of 8–12 hours. Weekend work and additional hours may occur according to production needs and at the discretion of the Crew Supervisor. The incumbent is expected to support Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, founded on Integrity. The role also involves maintaining equipment, following safety requirements, protecting confidential company information, and performing other duties as assigned by immediate supervision.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience operating earth-moving equipment.
- Understanding of construction principles and procedures.
- Ability to work amid changing weather and site conditions.
- Ability to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and perform similar physical activities as needed.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
- Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive management.
- Ability to remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner.
- Ability to work different shifts and long hours of 8–12 hours.
- Ability to wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Fasten attachments such as graders, buckets, and rollers to tractors with hitch-pins.
- Operate earth-moving equipment.
- Inspect equipment before and at the end of daily operations.
- Grease appropriate equipment parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Maintain equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and check that it functions properly.
- Clean, maintain, and make basic repairs to equipment.
- Promptly report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
- Maintain equipment and tools to help ensure their long-lasting use.
- Maintain confidentiality by not disclosing company confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information.
- Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered.
- Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervision, including certification training, safety training, and procedure review.
- Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
- Remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately as circumstances and management direction require, and evacuate the work area promptly when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription drugs
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave
- Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Career growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
