Earthmoving Equipment Operator

Dunn Building Company; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a site preparer to prepare foundations, operate machinery like backhoes, and maintain safety standards. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of related experience, a driver's license, and is physically capable of lifting heavy materials. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Current driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction site for footings and foundations.
• Operate backhoe and other construction vehicles.
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mini excavator

Backhoe

Trackhoe

Job description

Overview

Summary: Prepares construction site for formwork to be erected in order to pour concrete footings and foundations by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Locates points marked by the layout engineer in the area of the footing/foundation.
• Digs footing/foundation to specified depth.
• Places spoils away from the edge of the excavation.
• Drives and operates vehicles such as backhoe, trackhoe, mini excavator, bobcat.
• Inspects and maintains tools and equipment.
• Works as a form carpenter when not needed to operate equipment.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others\' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others\' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone\'s efforts to succeed.
• Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Accepts feedback from others.
• Managing People - Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
• Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue ; Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization\'s goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Strategic Thinking - Understands organization\'s strengths & weaknesses.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One to two years related experience and/or training.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current driver\'s license

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate a mini excavator/backhoe preferred

Other Qualifications

Must be willing to travel, pass a drug test, and E-Verify

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DUNN BUILDING COMPANY is an equal employment opportunity employer who has been in business over 135 years. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, Dunn provides benefits to all employees including medical, dental, life, disability insurances as well as vacation and holiday pay, 401k, and bonus potential.

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