Heavy Equipment Operator

Farmer Holding Company•Springfield, MO

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Paving and Construction is looking to fill several Heavy Equipment Operator positions based in the Springfield, MO area. Experience in the operation of Dozers, Skid Steers, and Graders is required. These are full-time benefit eligible positions.

Requirements

Experience in the operations of heavy equipment
Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record.
Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Class A CDL is a plus.
Lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions
Work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
Stand for extended periods of time
Reliable transportation
Willing to travel/work out of town
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner under varying weather conditions, while exposed to dampness, fumes, dust, electrical, mechanical and traffic hazards
Operate one or more of the following pieces of heavy construction equipment skillfully, safely, and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations: scrapers, heavy graders, motor graders or blades, large trenchers, rock cutters, front end loaders (four cubic yards and over), heavy steel wheeled rollers, bulldozers and other light weight, medium weight, and heavy-duty equipment
Routine maintenance on the equipment, to include keeping equipment clean and operable
Communicate with foreman and coworkers regarding the daily job specifications.
Operate power driven machinery such as jack hammer, tamper, or other similarly sized equipment.
Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary
Work with powered and non-powered hand tools (i.e. rakes, shovels, etc.)
Work in a variety of positions throughout the day including standing, stooping, bending at the waist, at waist level, shoulder height and above the head
Perform general labor duties when necessary