Equipment Operator, Skill

ohiovalley-gray; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Ohio Valley in Versailles, KY is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate construction equipment on a variety of sites in the region. The role requires the ability to excavate, grade earth, load and unload materials, and maintain equipment and records. Strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential.

The position emphasizes collaboration with supervisors and crew, adherence to safety standards, and careful handling of tools and machinery on a fast-paced project environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; plus related experience or training.
• Energetic, self-motivated team player with collaboration mindset.

Responsibilities

• Excavate, move or grade earth on job site.
• Load or unload equipment, earth and materials onto trailers.
• Install underground pipe and fittings where required.
• Check and shoot grades and elevations.
• Communicate with Supervisor and team members.
• Maintain tools, materials and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Operate and inspect equipment and maintain logs for maintenance and insurance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoes

Track excavators

Dozers

Job description

Overview

Gray Ohio Valley, Versailes KY, is looking for an Equipment Operator.

Responsibilities

Why Gray?

Gray is a top-ranked design-build contractor offering architecture, engineering and construction services to domestic and international customers throughout the U.S. It’s the spirit of the people at Gray – passion, commitment and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work. Our purpose is to make a difference in people’s lives by creating unforgettable customer experiences and great projects. The people of Gray exemplify our core values: we put safety and quality of life first, we are customer and relationship driven and we demonstrate the golden rule - we treat others the way we want to be treated.

Ability to operate various types of construction equipment, such as backhoes, track excavators, small to medium dozers, and articulating trucks.

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, skill and/or ability required.

• Excavate, move or grade earth on job site
• May be required to load or unload equipment, earth and materials onto trailer, dump truck, etc.
• Basic knowledge and capability of installing underground pipe (ADS, RCP, PVC) and fittings
• Checking and shooting grades and elevations
• Communicate well with Supervisor and team members
• Respect company, client and subcontractor property
• Care and account for company tools, materials and equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubrication, fueling, cleaning, checking oil and water
• Operate and inspect equipment, perform daily inspections, diagnose minor defects, examine parts for damage or excessive wear, and maintain logs and records for maintenance and insurance purposes
• May occasionally perform concrete form work, concrete finishing, back filling, tying re-bar, edge forming, and installing pipe
• Perform work safely and in accordance with industry and company standards
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a neat, safe and orderly fashion
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Minimum of two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and career development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. Regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

Employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. Employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations. Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud. Overtime and travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.