Equipment Operator

CONSTRUCTORS, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as an Equipment Operator, where you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and constructing vital infrastructure. This role offers an exciting opportunity to operate heavy machinery and engage in manual labor, all while ensuring safety and efficiency on the job site. With a commitment to employee welfare, this company provides extensive training and a range of benefits including paid time off and retirement plans. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to contribute to meaningful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

On the Job Training

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with heavy equipment and manual labor is necessary.
• High school education preferred; CDL is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy highway equipment for road maintenance and construction.
• Perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment and ensure safety.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Customer Service

Manual Labor

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Loader

Backhoe

Dozer

Excavator

Job description

Constructors Inc., an affiliated NEBCO Company, is one of the largest heavy highway paving, asphalt paving and concrete paving companies in Southeastern Nebraska. For more information about Constructors, visit www.constructorslincoln.com.

NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Position Summary
Constructors Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Equipment Operator to operate heavy highway equipment for the maintenance and creation of roads and related infrastructure. This position involves customer service with local inspectors and semi-skilled and manual labor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.
2. Operate equipment in the construction of heavy highway projects.
3. Operate various pieces of equipment including, but not limited to; loader, backhoe, blade, dozer, and excavator.
4. Follow direction of Foreman on daily tasks and expectations for each specific job site or project.
5. Perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment such as lubrication, fueling, and cleaning.
6. Assure safe operation of equipment.

Position Requirements & Education

• High school education preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have 2+ years of experience with heavy equipment with some manual labor.
• CDL preferred but not required.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use feet, hands and fingers, to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms to operate equipment. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 to 60 pounds. Must be able to sit in the equipment for extended periods of time and be subject to the bouncing of the seat in the equipment. Occasionally will use a shovel to move material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to work up to a 12-hour shift, and during busy season the position may be required to work 5 to 6 days a week. This is a tobacco free campus and facility.

Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are required as conditions of employment.