Heavy Equipment Operator

Granite Construction • Honey Grove, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. From complex infrastructure to minor construction, Granite Construction offers a unique set of opportunities to gain experience and build your career. As one of the largest diversified construction companies in the nation, you will have the opportunity to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field.

Requirements

• Must have construction experience / heavy construction preferred
• Minimum of 5 year experience required
• Batch Plant experience preferred
• Read engineering drawing
• Work Safely
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Stoop, bend, and crouch
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to proficiently operate one or more of the following types of equipment: Excavator 345+
• Dozer
• Loader / Forklift
• Loader Backhoe
• Roller / Room / Bobcat

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel, and other materials
• Perform various activities including but not limited to: road building, fine grading, finishing, sloping, banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating, stockpiling, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching
• Operate equipment proficiently and safely
• Ensure operation of equipment is within capabilities and limitations
• Perform required safety inspections and complete documentation
• Maintain a clean and safe job site
• Perform other duties as required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K Program with Employer Match up to 6%
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Optional Allstate Benefits Voluntary Plans
• 7 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees