Foundation Heavy Eq. Operator

D.R. Horton; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Foundation Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for safely and efficiently operating multiple pieces of construction equipment to assist with foundations and basements.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, performing pre-op checks, adhering to safety policies, maintaining equipment and keeping the work area clean, and completing required paperwork. The role requires 3–5 years of heavy equipment experience, a high school diploma or equivalent,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand and communicate in basic English.
• On-the-job training or vocational school program completion.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in road construction or operating heavy equipment.
• CDL may be required per DOT guidelines.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of construction equipment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment to assist in building foundations.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Operate equipment in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain, clean, and store equipment safely.
• Keep work area tidy and dispose of scrap and excess materials.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation.
• Act professionally to support customers and company profits.
• Ability to work overtime, late nights, and weekends when needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment to identify and fix issues.
• Perform pre-operational checks and routine maintenance.

Skills

MS Office

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Foundation Heavy Equipment Operator.

The right candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of multiple pieces of construction equipment including bulldozers, forklifts, back hoes, dump trucks, cargo trucks, and hydraulic truck cranes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to assist in the construction of structures including basements and foundations


• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers


• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures


• Ensure company equipment and material is maintained, kept cleaned, and stored in a safe manner


• Keep work area and equipment clean by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials, and refuse


• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation as required


• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company


• Ability to work overtime, late nights and occasional weekends if requested


• Troubleshoot equipment to detect and fix operating problems


• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, and clean, lubricate and refill the equipment as necessary


• Ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the company’s safety program

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Ability to understand and communicate in basic English


• On-the-job training or vocational school program completion


• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience within the road construction industry or operating heavy equipment


• May require CDL in compliance within DOT guidelines


• Ability to operate multiple pieces of construction equipment


• Proficiency with MS Office and email


• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or 4 years of a combination of technical instruction and on-the-job or field training


• Experience reading plans


• Ability to coordinate your actions with those of other workers

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision


• 401(K)


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Flex Spending Accounts


• Life & Disability Insurance


• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays


• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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