Heavy Equipment Operator

Rausch Coleman Homes; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance – PPO and HDHP

HSA – with eligible HDHP

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) – company match up to 5%

Generous PTO

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Adoption Assistance and Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Rausch Coleman Homes is seeking a heavy equipment operator to manage construction site dirt and operate heavy machinery. The role requires at least 1 year of equipment experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to follow directions while coordinating with team members.

The position is outdoor, time-intensive, and may involve extended hours. GPS knowledge is preferred and candidates should be able to maintain a clean, organized site at shift end.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience operating a variety of heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, dozers, rollers, off-road trucks).
• Sound understanding of pertinent safety guidelines.
• Capacity to provide and follow direction.
• Sharp decision-making skills, particularly under pressure.
• Ability to work extended hours, as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized heavy equipment to ensure accurate removal and placement of materials.
• Load and offload rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Observe all stipulated safety codes at all times.
• Communicate with coworkers to clarify project specifications.
• Report injuries and other accidents to the site manager.
• Advise the site manager of necessary upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
• Aid coworkers to keep the site clean and organized at the end of each shift.
• GPS knowledge preferred.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Decision making

Physical stamina

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

GPS knowledge

Job description

Description

This candidate should be able to effectively manage large quantities of dirt needed on the Job Site, along with operation and maintaining heavy power equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maneuvering motorized heavy equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials
• Loading and offloading rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment
• Observing all stipulated safety codes at all times
• Communicating with coworkers to clarify project specifications, as needed
• Reporting injuries and other accidents to the site manager
• Advising the site manager of necessary upgrades, repairs, and replacements
• Aiding coworkers to ensure that the site is clean and organized at the end of each shift
• GPS knowledge preferred
• Additional duties as required

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience operating a variety of heavy equipment like excavators, dozers, rollers, and off-road trucks etc.
• A sound understanding of pertinent safety guidelines
• Capacity to provide and follow direction
• Sharp decision-making skills, particularly when under pressure
• Ability to work extended hours, as required

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification
• GPS knowledge

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Position is located outdoors
• Spend 90%+ of time on equipment
• Excellent vision or the use of prescribed lenses
• Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance – PPO and HDHP Options
• HSA – with eligible HDHP
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) – includes company match of up to 5%
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Adoption Assistance and Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• And More!