Heavy Equipment Operator

VEIT • Rogers, MN

301d

About The Position

They will operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as backhoes, skid steers, telehandler, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. A Day in the Life at Veit Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction. Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director. Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training. Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director. Assists in training entry level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned. Helps identify any underground and overhead utilities have been located/exposed prior to excavating. Reviews trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensure any required protection is available. Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations. Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.
• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Report problems to the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Refer defects or needed repairs to project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Assist in training entry level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties.
• Identify underground and overhead utilities prior to excavating.
• Review trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensure required protection is available.
• Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of actions affecting project tasks.
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on qualifying disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED