Heavy Equipment Operator

Methuen Construction Company, Inc.; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 84,033; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits

401(k) Plan with company matching

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

Accrued vacation time

Job summary

Methuen Construction Company, Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for operating various construction equipment at water and wastewater projects. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and specific certifications, ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $41 - $61 per hour and emphasizes the value of teamwork and safety. Join a company known for its commitment to exceptional project delivery and skilled workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment for civil and site work.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a suitable MVR.
• Experience on municipal, commercial, industrial, or federal projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and operate equipment and attachments.
• Attend daily safety meetings and activity plans.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and upkeep.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Safety Procedures

Rigging Knowledge

Education

Driver’s License

Mass Hydraulics License (preferable 2A or more)

OHSA 10 Certificate

Tools

Loaders

Excavators

Backhoes

Forklifts

Job description

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Methuen Construction is a leading self-performing industrial and heavy civil general contractor with over 65 years of experience. We specialize in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects. Serving private, municipal, state, and federal clients across the Northeast, we deliver innovative, well-planned projects that are completed on time and with an uncompromising focus on safety. At Methuen, we foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and a can-do attitude that values every teammate and stakeholder.

Methuen Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to provide essential support to our water and wastewater construction sites. This position is not responsible for the oversight of other teammates.

Your Role

• Inspect and operate equipment and all attachments
• Attend and participate in daily activity plans and safety meetings
• Knowledge of rigging and rigging methods
• Operate equipment in a safe and professional manner
• Perform daily equipment upkeep tasks and maintenance
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Perform occasional typical laborer activities
• Ability to set and follow grades
• Provide other support as needed

Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as Loaders, backhoes, excavators, dozers, lulls, and forklifts, for civil and site work, and material handling functions on a municipal, commercial, industrial, or federal project.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an MVR that meets company standards
• Must possess required licenses preferable 2A or more Mass Hydraulics License
• Must have an OHSA 10 certificate

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles, on an active construction site
• Prepared to regularly encounter moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and a variety of outside weather conditions
• Able to climb temporary or permanent stairs, and ladders
• Able to bend, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, balance and stoop, reach on a regular basis
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Travel

Job posting location does not guarantee that the position will be in that location; Methuen Construction has jobs throughout New England, and travel may be required, with occasional out of state and overnight travel. Company per diem policy will apply.

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Company Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Accrued vacation time
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions on 100% of the first 3% deferred and 50% of the next 2% eligible).
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay range: $41 - $61/hr.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Methuen Construction is widely recognized as one of the most successful, self-performing general contractors in the industry. Built on over 65 years of experience, Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals and managers. As we expand our construction territory, diversify our client base, and enhance our operational capabilities, our need for highly skilled teammates is growing! We offer top-tier compensation and benefits, in addition to a team oriented, motivated, and respectful company culture.