Heavy Equipment Operator

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic in York, PA. This role involves extensive travel, requiring candidates to operate heavy equipment and assist laborers. Ideal candidates need a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, a clean driving record, and personal tools. The job offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Health Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience with heavy construction equipment and trucks.
• Clean driving record is necessary.
• Willingness to learn how to weld and pass a weld test.

Responsibilities

• Travel for project-based work across several states.
• Work with heavy equipment laborers and foreman.
• Cross-train and assist laborers when needed.

Skills

Heavy construction equipment operation

Welding skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Overview

Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic

Pay: $25-30/hr.

Shift: Day = Mon-Friday; occasional Saturday; travel and hours are based on a project by project basis

Responsibilities

• A drilling contractor in York, PA is looking for travelling construction heavy equipment operators. This position will require extensive travel and will be working with the heavy equipment laborers and foreman. Crews are 4-5 people so candidates must be willing to cross train and be open to learning new skills. Operators may have to help with the laborers and will not just be operating the equipment all shift.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel for project based work; can be short or long duration projects. States include: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Michigan, and Washington DC.
• A minimum of 5 years experience with heavy construction equipment and trucks
• Clean driving record
• Must have own tools
• Ability to pass a basic weld test or willing to learn how to weld in order to pass the weld test.
• Willingness to be cross-trained and learn new skills.
• Experience in horizontal auger boring, tunneling, pipe jacking, tunnel boring machines, and horizontal directional drilling operations is very helpful.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Eligible for 401k after 1st Year (with company match up to 2%)
• Employer Paid Short Term
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 35k (Additional Voluntary Life Insurance available)
• Employer Paid Dental with Optional Buy Up Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Insurance - Standard deductible responsibility: Single 1k / Family 2k
• FSA-Flexible Savings Account
• AFLAC – various plans/coverages available
• TELADOC – U.S. board-certified doctors are available 24/7/365 to resolve many of your medical issues through phone or video consults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)