Equipment Operator III

Keller North America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Recon is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator III to manage excavators, bulldozers, and motor graders and to perform finish grading to specifications on our environmental remediation and civil construction sites.

This senior operator role emphasizes safety, adherence to JSA/JSAP, daily pre-inspections, and reliable maintenance. Strong knowledge of PPE, load charts, and reading survey stakes is required; travel may be extended.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Five or more years of equipment operating experience.
• MSHA Certification a plus.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training with current 8-Hour refresher preferred.
• TWIC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with safety and project policies.
• Operate heavy equipment safely to meet site specs and finish grading.
• Excavate, move, and grade earth per site specs and equipment limits.
• Inspect and maintain equipment; report issues to supervisor.
• Travel may be required; read and interpret load charts and stake surveys.
• Communicate professionally and coordinate with team on-site.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading survey stakes

Punctuality

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MSHA Certification

HAZWOPER training

TWIC

Tools

Excavators

Bulldozers

Motor graders

Job description

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Overview

Remedial Construction Services, L.P. is an environmental remediation, geotechnical construction, and civil construction contractor founded in 1989. We are a national leader in environmental remediation services, including soil remediation, soil stabilization and solidification, landfill cap and cell construction, permeable reactive barriers, deep soil mixing, biopolymer trenches, slurry walls and demolition of hazardous waste sites.

The Heavy Equipment Operator III is a senior level or finish grade operator position responsible for operating multiple types of powered construction equipment such as excavators and bulldozers of all sizes and motor graders to excavate, move, and grade materials within finish specifications, and erect structures in a safe and efficient manner. RECON holds safety as a core value, and the operator III must always be focused on safe work practices.

Responsibilities

- Observe and comply with all company and specific site safety and project policies

- Supply input to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and frequent improvements or changes to Job Safety Analysis Plan (JSAP)

- Perform daily pre-inspection and on-going maintenance checks while operating equipment

- Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life according to all relevant policies and procedures

- Excavate, move, and grade earth/aggregate or mix ingredients according to site specifications and within limitations of equipment in a safe and productive manner as determined by site construction conditions

- Achieve acceptable rough and finish grade in all types of soils and conditions

- Constant inspection and surveillance of surroundings before and during operation to ensure safe ground or slope conditions exist, as well as adequate distance observed for other equipment or personnel

- Communicate professionally and respectfully with others by all means possible (visual or radio contact) including interpreting hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed or loaded

- Work independently and conduct tasks with limited supervision

- May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation

- Responsible for care and custody of equipment being operated, including daily cleaning and maintenance

- Report all equipment maintenance issues to superintendent

- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

- Pay attention to surrounding and monitor changes in site conditions

- Follow directions and learn from senior operators and superintendents

Qualifications

Salary Range: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

- Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices

- Requires the ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grading

- Perform duties of equipment operator while using different levels of PPE, which may include respiratory equipment

- Perform duties of equipment operator while working in all safe outdoor weather conditions

- Ability to travel over extended periods of time on short notice preferred

- Ability to read, write, and understand math and English preferred

- Must be able to read and properly interpret load charts for associated heavy equipment and manufacturer approved attachments

- Required to pass skills test prior to operating equipment

- Must be able to understand and demonstrate limitations of equipment

- Must reliably show up on time for work five to seven days a week as required

- Must have access to reliable transportation to get to and from the job site daily

Education/Experience

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred

- Five or more years of equipment operating experience

- General construction experience preferred

- MSHA Certification a plus

- Field verification of operator experience

- 40-Hour HAZWOPER training with current 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher preferred

- Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) preferred

Recon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

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