Heavy Equipment Operator

Wildcat Construction Co., Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident

Cancer Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

401(k) with match

Yearly boot reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Wildcat Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a dependable equipment operator to support earthwork, paving, and utility projects. You will operate heavy equipment, follow PPE and safety procedures, and travel as needed.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience, high school diploma or GED, and be comfortable working outdoors in varied weather. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Join a company with a strong record in civil construction and utilities, offering benefits and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2-3 years of heavy equipment operation experience preferred in heavy highway or farm settings.

Responsibilities

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe.
• Operate graders, roller, booms, dozers, scrapers, blades, loaders to move and grade earth.
• Move levers, pedals, and dials to operate power machinery.
• Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment.
• Understand use of equipment in trenching, excavating, loading, leveling.
• Familiarize with digging plans and safe digging procedures.
• Observe hand signals and grade stakes when operating machines to spec.
• Operate machinery to backfill excavations, vibrate or break rock or concrete.
• Move materials over short distances.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Mathematics

Operation monitoring

Control precision

Depth perception

Manual dexterity

Reaction time

Coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The employee is responsible for operating heavy equipment used for moving or grading earth, applying concrete, asphalt or other materials to road beds or equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt or other materials. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
• Could operate graders, roller, booms, dozers, scrapers, blades, loaders, etc. to move and grade earth
• Move levers, depress foot pedals and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders or backhoes
• Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment
• Understand the use of equipment in various jobs such as: trenching, excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading and finishing
• Become familiar with digging plans and with efficient and safe digging procedures
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines to work can be performed to specifications
• Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete
• Move materials over short distances
• Other duties as assigned

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES

• Work Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Initiating Action
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School or Degree or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 2-3 years of experience of heavy equipment operation in heavy highway or farm experience preferred

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
• Mathematics
• Operation monitoring
• Control precision
• Depth perception
• Manual dexterity
• Reaction time
• Coordination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, walk, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push/pull, twist, and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
• Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively verbally communicate, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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