Equipment Operator - Lexington

Pace Contracting; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Contracting in Lexington, KY is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely run heavy construction equipment and support roadwork projects. The role requires 2+ years of practical equipment experience and the ability to work under demanding field conditions.

You will perform routine maintenance, assist with road shoulder grading, and contribute to flood control tasks while adhering to all safety guidelines and working well within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating wheel loaders, excavators, backhoes, dozers or similar equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform strenuous physical labor in field conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty construction equipment including wheel loaders, excavators, dozers, and similar machinery.
• Perform scheduled and required servicing and maintenance.
• Maintain roads by cutting, sloping, and grading shoulders and roadbeds.
• Compact road areas and assist in other road construction and maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to flood control maintenance, clearing mud and rocks from channels.
• Assist with solid waste disposal to establish grade.
• Direct maintenance staff when necessary.
• Follow company safety guidelines and perform duties responsibly.

Skills

Equipment operation

Equipment maintenance knowledge

Independent work

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Job description

Purpose

The Equipment Operator position is responsible for safely performing skilled work which focuses on the operation of heavy equipment utilized in construction projects. We are hiring for jobs in the Lexington, KY area.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty construction equipment, which includes wheel loaders, excavators, dozers, and other pieces of equipment.
• Perform servicing and maintenance of equipment as scheduled and required.
• Perform maintenance of road such as cutting, sloping, and grading of shoulders and roadbeds.
• Compact road areas and perform other types of road construction and maintenance operations.
• Work on the flood control and maintenance such as clearing of mud and rocks from channels, and perform any other operations on flood control and maintenance.
• Assist and perform solid waste disposal such as filling and packing to establish grade.
• Direct maintenance staff members when necessary.
• Perform duties responsibly and proficiently, following all company safety guidelines.

Education and Experience

• 2+ years of experience operating a wheel loader, excavator, backhoe, dozer, or similar equipment required.

Skills and Specifications

• Operate equipment with a high degree of competency, skill, and proficiency.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance of operating equipment.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience working effectively in a team environment.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not be constructed as a complete listing of all duties which may be required for this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

At LPX Group and our family of brands (Louisville Paving and Construction, Pace Contracting, Material Transfer, Bluegrass Testingand Bluegrass Blasting), we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment, development and promotion opportunities are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.