Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least one year of experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or similar environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend, and walk, stand, or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to hear and see naturally or with correction.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in ash management, structural fills, and landfills.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Load and move materials such as ash, dirt, and rock using heavy construction equipment.
• Drive and maneuver equipment with blades in successive passes to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when maintenance is needed and what type is required.
• Adjust machine controls quickly and repeatedly to exact positions as necessary.
• Learn, follow, and promote all safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution after one year
• Paid time off
• Well-maintained equipment