Heavy Equipment Operator

Burns Dirt; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Personalized skills training

Job summary

Burns Dirt in Columbus, MS, is seeking a Full Time Heavy Equipment Operator. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in operating heavy machinery such as bulldozers and excavators. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Health insurance and paid vacation are provided, along with personalized skills training and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience operating motorized heavy equipment.
• Ability to conduct inspections and perform preventive maintenance checks.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare heavy equipment by conducting inspections.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following standards.
• Prepare work by studying plans and gathering supplies.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Attention to detail

Communication

Following instructions

Safety operation of vehicles

Tools

Trimble GPS

Job description

Full Time - Columbus / Starkville, MS

Ideal Candidate: Requires at least two years experience of the following responsibilities:

• Experience operating in a wide variety of motorized heavy equipment and vehicles used in earthwork and civil construction, including but not limited to:
  • Bulldozers
  • Excavators
  • Motorgraders / Rollers
• Prepares heavy equipment by conducting inspections; performing preventive maintenance checks.
• Prepares work by studying and clarifying plans, calculating requirements and gathering supplies.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Experience with Trimble GPS or other machine control systems is preferred but not required
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
• Attention to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety
• Able to receive and follow instructions
• Communicates well with co-workers
• Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment
• Previous experience, especially in the construction industry, preferred

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

We are a family-owned company that completes projects ranging from 10,000 yards to over 500,000 yards. We preform earthwork and storm drainage on commercial projects, both private and public. We offer health insurance, paid vacation, and a responsive management atmosphere. Burns Group offers growth opportunities and personalized skills training to allow our employees to meet their career goals. Our dedicated team of estimators and project managers work hard to ensure steady work and consistent schedules.

DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE

We strive to have a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test and background check.