Equipment Operator - 627 Scraper

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. seeks a Scraper Operator to support construction projects on-site. You will operate a 627 Scraper, prioritize safety, and coordinate with crew members and subcontractors to keep work on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with vocational heavy equipment training and 1+ years of experience. Join our employee-owned ESS team delivering complex civil projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment preferred.
• 1+ years experience operating heavy equipment in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 627 Scraper safely and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed.
• Communicate with crew and subcontractors to meet schedule and budget.
• Develop and maintain relationships to align with project deadlines.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction.
• Provide on-the-job training to new operators and mentor others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read construction plans

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Mentoring others

Education

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

Tools

627 Scraper

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)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We're a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today!