Dirt Operator

Building Crafts, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Crafts, Inc. seeks a dirt operator with experience in heavy equipment operation for water and wastewater treatment plant projects. The role requires physical stamina and skills in maintaining safety standards while ensuring efficient work. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma, eager to contribute to construction tasks in various conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator.
• Knowledge of operations of heavy equipment such as John Deere and Caterpillar is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety rules and work effectively as a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for excavations and laying underground pipelines.
• Perform routine maintenance and small repairs on equipment.
• Maintain logs and repair reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Construction Knowledge

Manual Dexterity

Hand-Eye Coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary of Position:
The dirt operator position requires general construction knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plants. The equipment operator will operate heavy equipment for dirt excavations and laying underground pipelines. Knowledge of the operations of John Deere, Caterpillar, Volvo dozers, track-hoes, and backhoes is preferred.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operators typically work under direct supervision and will be required to sit, stand, and move for extended hours at a time.
• Operate heavy equipment for excavations and laying underground pipelines
• Experience with the proper use of trench boxes and other similar protective devices
• Unload and move equipment per manufacturermanuals and company procedures
• Perform routine maintenance and small repairs on equipment
• Maintain logs and repair reports
• Know, understand, and follow all safety rules and procedures according to OSHA and company safety policy
• May be required to do manual labor
• Assist equipment operators, carpenters, craft workers, and other skilled labor when necessary
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator
• High School diploma or GED is preferred
• The candidate must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure
• Proper vision and hearing are required to be able to receive direction via verbal and hand signals
• Ability to work effectively as a team

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to safely work with sharp tools and/or power equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Building Crafts, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.