1015 - Operator Equipment - Heavy 2

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Belmont, NC

About The Position

Overland Contracting Inc., a Black & Veatch company, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for construction work. The role operates one or more types of powered construction equipment—including track loaders, dozers, backhoes, excavators, scrapers, graders, side booms, boring machines, and extended-boom forklifts—to excavate, move, and grade materials. The operator follows project specifications and safe work practices, coordinates equipment movements with crew members, and performs inspections and routine maintenance. This is a full-time, craft (non-union) position. Relocation is not available. The position involves work at a typical construction site, including cramped or awkward work spaces, hazardous equipment, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, variable lighting, and distracting or uncomfortable noise. It is considered safety-sensitive. Employees may work shifts of up to 12 hours performing strenuous physical labor. The company describes its safety culture as a priority and offers health care benefits, paid vacation and holidays after the eligibility period, and additional benefits including a company-matched 401(k).

Requirements

At least 3 years or 6,000 hours of experience working as an equipment operator.
Strong working knowledge of operating and rigging crafts.
Working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices for each piece of equipment operated.
OCI Equipment Qualification card endorsing the unit being operated.
Executed Medical Examiner's Certificate on file before operating equipment.
Commercial driver's license when equipment is operated on public roads.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move through confined, cluttered, or uneven areas, and climb and balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts performing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls and perform repetitive movements.
Natural or corrected vision and hearing, and range of motion and flexibility consistent with the job duties.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations certification.
NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction certification.
NCCER Rigger certification.
NCCER Site Layout certification.

Responsibilities

Operate powered construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade materials according to project specifications.
Operate equipment controls and attachments, and assemble and operate compressors and pumps as needed.
Perform light equipment maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, and oiling; maintain equipment maintenance logs.
Inspect equipment daily and document inspection results.
Coordinate machine movements with other activities and respond to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and other materials using construction equipment.
Check fuel supplies at work sites to ensure adequate availability.
Use blade-equipped equipment to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
Calculate material slopes and grades and apply knowledge of trenching and excavation requirements and regulations.
Identify underground services before work begins and avoid hazards or obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Follow Red Tag procedures and equipment load-capacity charts, and ensure equipment has proper support for its capacity and type.
Monitor loads during travel and take appropriate action to prevent injury or property damage.
Participate in safety processes, pre-job planning, and safety discussions; identify and mitigate hazards and use stop-work authority when necessary.
Report accidents and near misses to a supervisor and participate in investigations as needed.
Recognize and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices, and follow safety rules while maintaining a clean work environment.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and perform arithmetic with whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.