Operator Jobs

About The Position

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 operating limitations and safe work practices for each piece of equipment operated.
• An executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before operating equipment.
• A commercial driver's license is required when equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have an OCI Equipment Qualification card endorsing the unit being operated.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing hard physical labor in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move through confined, cluttered, or uneven areas, and climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, handle and control tools or equipment, and meet the job's range-of-motion and flexibility requirements.
• Ability to see and hear naturally or with correction.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned powered construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade materials according to project specifications.
• Operate equipment controls and attachments, including blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms; assemble and operate compressors and pumps as needed.
• Perform light equipment maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, and oiling; document maintenance and daily inspection results.
• Coordinate machine actions with other work activities and respond to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and other materials using relevant equipment.
• Check site fuel supplies to ensure adequate availability.
• Drive and maneuver equipment to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks, or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Calculate material slopes and grades and apply working knowledge of trenching and excavation requirements and regulations.
• Identify underground services before work begins and avoid hazards or obstructions, including utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.
• Follow Red Tag procedures and hold an OCI Equipment Qualification card endorsing the unit being operated.
• Follow load-capacity charts and ensure appropriate equipment support based on equipment capacity and type.
• Observe loads in transit and take appropriate action to avoid injury or property damage.
• Participate in safety programs, pre-job planning, and safety discussions; identify hazards and take corrective action or use stop-work authority as needed.
• Report accidents and near misses to a supervisor and participate in investigations as needed.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
• Follow established safety rules and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and perform arithmetic with whole numbers and fractions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• Company-matched 401(k) plan.
• Vendor discounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-tax accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services.
• B&V Credit Union.