Dragline Operator

Colas Canada; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled dragline operator to join their aggregate operations in Garland. This role emphasizes safety and efficiency, requiring the operator to promote safe work practices and conduct daily inspections. The company prides itself on its commitment to employee well-being and offers a supportive culture. With a focus on innovation and technology, this opportunity allows you to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to essential infrastructure projects. If you have the expertise and a passion for safety, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401K plan with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation Pay

Qualifications

• Knowledge to operate a dragline safely and efficiently.
• Mechanical skills for routine maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and ensure safety culture.
• Perform routine maintenance and necessary dragline repairs.
• Report incidents and inform supervisors of hazards.

Skills

Dragline operation

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Job description

IA Construction is one of the companies that operates within the Pennsylvania Division, a Colas USA subsidiary. IA manufactures construction aggregates and asphalt in Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Western Maryland. In addition, IA is an industry leader in the northwest PA paving market. The mission of IA is to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and applying new technology. IA is a family first focused company with an outstanding culture of safety for employees and their loved ones. To learn more about IA Construction visit www.iaconstruction.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

A construction company is seeking a dragline operator for our aggregate operations in Garland, Pennsylvania. Previous experience preferred.

Main Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and an excellent safety culture
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of a dragline
• Complete daily inspection and checklist
• Participate in safety huddles daily
• Responsible for following all onsite MSHA and environmental requirements and guidelines
• Perform routine maintenance and any necessary dragline repairs as needed
• Responsible for reporting incidents and accidents to supervisors
• Responsible for informing plant superintendent or supervisors of any potential safety hazards

Skills

• Knowledge and skills to operate a dragline safely and efficiently
• Communication skills
• Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and repairs

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in various outdoor weather conditions
• Able to stand, walk, sit, enter and exit large equipment
• Able to use arms, hands, and fingers
• Able to lift and handle objects

Company Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and optional dependent life insurance at employee cost
• Company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability at employee cost
• 401K plan with company match
• Annual 2% company contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Pay

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [e-mail].