Backhoe Operator (Earthwork)

Veit & Company, Inc.; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veit & Company, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Rochester, Minnesota, to operate various power construction equipment. This role involves safely handling equipment, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in training new employees.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a strong understanding of safety protocols and good communication skills. Benefits include a 401k and Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying conditions.
• Knowledge of safety precautions standard in heavy equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment like motor graders and bulldozers on construction sites.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Train entry-level employees in maintenance and repair duties.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Safety procedures knowledge

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or more types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, 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

• 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 outlined in job orientations and training.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and references defects or needed repairs to the 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 that have been located/exposed before excavating.
• Reviews trenching requirements with the superintendent and ensures any required protection is available.
• Keeps the project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of all known actions that may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely impact company operations.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

What You’ll Need

• 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 standard to heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow applicable safety precautions, as well as view and understand Veit's safety training video, are required.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors, and other business associates. 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 to practical situations.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

Other

• Must be willing to travel as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12‑hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees are exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.

Additional Job Description

This is a Union Scale Position.

The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

Benefits

• 401k, Employee Assistance Program

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY