Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
Join a global professional services leader committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanization. GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry-level Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e., tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader, etc.) associated with earthwork and environmental construction. As an Equipment Operator, you must demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions. Projects are located throughout the U.S. Travel is on a rotational basis: 3 weeks onsite, home for a weekend, and then back onsite for another 3 weeks. Travel, mobilization, hotel, and per diem costs are paid by GHD. We have an upcoming 3-year project in western Ohio.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years in operating a variety of medium-sized or larger equipment
- Qualified in the basic operation of equipment (e.g. dozer, loader, excavator, roller/compactor, grader) in a production scenario.
- Ability to read/ use tape measures, transit/levels, etc.
Responsibilities
- Operate medium equipment at a high caliber of quality
- Safely operate equipment with the ability to achieve daily production goals
- Conducts daily maintenance checks of all operated equipment and vehicles
- Provides physical labor with hand tools, power tools, etc. when vital
- Read, interpret and construct according to engineered drawings/ plans.
- Assists Superintendent and foreperson in ensuring that the final product is of the upmost and highest possible quality, both structurally and aesthetically.
- Completes all required quarterly and yearly Safety Reporting Forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW)
Benefits
- Travel, mobilization, hotel and per diem costs are paid by GHD.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
