Heavy Equipment Operator

Rauschenterprises; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance – PPO and HDHP

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Paid Leave (Maternity/Paternity)

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Rauschenterprises in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to manage dirt quantities and operate heavy machinery on site. You will ensure accurate material placement, maintain equipment, and uphold safety standards on a busy job site.

The role requires 1+ year of heavy equipment experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work extended hours. GPS knowledge is preferred, with additional duties as needed to support site operations.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience operating a variety of heavy equipment like excavators, dozers, rollers, and off-road trucks etc.
• 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

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

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

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!