Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction

TEPA Companies•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$24 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to perform various equipment operating activities on a construction site. As an Operator, you may perform Laborer job functions based on client and project requirements. This position is based out of Colorado Springs but may require travel to other project sites in surrounding states. Pay range: $24.42 - $37.89 per hour + per diem for travelers 95+ miles from the job site.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience operating construction equipment, including: excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers
Knowledge of use of power and hand tools, materials, and equipment used on construction sites
Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices and procedures
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards
Must be able to communicate clearly with Superintendents, Equipment Operators, Laborers and all other personnel on site
Must be able to read and understand construction drawings
Listen to and understand information and direction verbally
Listen to and understand information and direction in writing
Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges
Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks
Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability
Demonstrate careful attention to detail and thoroughness
Ability to work with crew members
Ability to travel as required
Valid driver’s license
Ability to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulation

Responsibilities

Operates various construction equipment safely and efficiently, including: excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers.
Performs daily equipment inspection and maintenance requirements with proper documentation in compliance with company policies.
Offloads or load outs construction materials and/or debris.
Reads and interprets surveying staking pertaining to grade control and utilities.
Interacts with geotechnical engineer and interpret testing results.
Performs other duties associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment.
Identifies and operates hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris.
Reads and interprets plans, instructions, and specifications.
Controls passing traffic.
Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment.
Identifies and follows safe working procedures.
Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to others.
Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including: digs ditches and trenches, backfills excavations, seals structural components, measures and records areas, unloads and identifies materials, assembles and erects equipment including scaffolding, pours concrete, and sets braces to support the sides of excavations.