Equipment Operator/ Laborer - Draper, UT

Staker Parson Materials & Construction; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Staker Parson Companies in Utah is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to safely and efficiently operate loaders, back hoes, track hoes, haul trucks, and other construction equipment. The role emphasizes maintaining safe slopes, locating utilities before digging, and performing basic maintenance.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED and prior heavy equipment experience or training. Overtime may be available across various shifts, with travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and short notes.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a group.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders, back hoes, track hoes, haul trucks, water trucks and similar equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to supervisor.
• Understand trenching, shoring standards and weight requirements of loads.
• Keep time and material records.
• Travel between job sites as needed and assist laborers.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Basic math

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation training

Job description

Job ID: 526640
Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Loaders, Back Hoes, Track Hoes, Haul Trucks, Water Trucks, Etc.

• Overtime hours available when working various shifts. Crushing experience and light maintenance is helpful.

To learn more about this specific role and get a feel for our company culture, watch this video: Equipment Operator

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• May assist Laborer at various job sites as needed.
• May perform physical tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines, and/or tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt, etc.

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, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

Work Requirements

• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on