Equipment Operator - 627 Scraper

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking a Scraper Operator to support construction projects in Kansas City. The successful candidate will operate a 627 Scraper and collaborate with crew members and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

You will maintain equipment, perform basic repairs, train new operators, and communicate effectively with the team while upholding safety and quality standards across job sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• 1+ years of heavy equipment operation experience, construction setting preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; government contracts experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 627 Scraper.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality.
• Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed.
• Communicate regularly with crew members and subcontractors to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Develop and maintain relationships with crew members and subcontractors to ensure they are aware of project schedules and deadlines.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction projects.
• Provide on-the-job training to new operators and act as a mentor to other operators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading plans/blueprints

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Government contracts knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in heavy equipment operation

Job description

We are seeking a Scraper Operator to work on our construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget. As a key member of our team, the Operator will work closely with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that projects are completed to the highest level of quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 627 Scraper

• Ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality

• Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed

• Communicate regularly with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget

• Develop and maintain relationships with crew members and subcontractors to ensure that they are aware of project schedules and deadlines

• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and that safety procedures are followed at all times

• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction projects

• Provide on-the-job training to new operators and act as a mentor to other operators

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred

• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, with experience in a construction setting preferred

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement

• Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)