Heavy Equipment Operator

Rausch Companies; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance – PPO/HDHP Options

HSA – with eligible HDHP

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) – company match up to 5%

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Rausch Companies is seeking a capable Heavy Equipment Operator to manage large quantities of dirt and operate heavy machinery on the job site. Responsibilities include maneuvering equipment, loading materials, and ensuring safety protocols are followed while coordinating with teammates to meet project specs.

The role requires at least 1 year of equipment operation experience, a solid safety foundation, and the ability to work extended hours outdoors.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience operating a variety of heavy equipment.
• 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

• Maneuvering motorized heavy equipment to ensure accurate removal and placement of materials.
• Loading and offloading rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Observing all 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 keep the site clean and organized at shift end.
• GPS knowledge preferred.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

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!