Heavy Equipment Operator

Crowder-Constructors-Inc; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401k Savings and Profit Sharing

Life/AD&D Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Job summary

Crowder in Fuquay-Varina, NC is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to run a range of large machines on road and infrastructure projects. You will perform maintenance and support field crews across civil, electrical, and mechanical operations.

The role requires at least five years of safe operation, the ability to read engineering drawings, and the skill to follow instructions. You must provide your own hand tools and reliable transportation to job sites.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience safely operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow specs.
• Practice good safety habits and teamwork.
• Must pass a drug test and be legally eligible to work in the US.
• Must have own transportation to jobsite and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment on roads and rights-of-way.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth, grade, and spread materials.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; remove debris.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment in the field.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubrication; assist other crafts as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road construction

Reading engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Decision making

Tools

Dump truck

Loader

Trackhoe

Backhoe

Tamper

Water truck

Bulldozer

Job description

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities.Weare a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical tradeson both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

As a family-owned company, it is thespirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It ® as reflected in our Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:
  • Must haveown transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license not required)
  • Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
  • May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities)

Primary Function:

Operates heavy equipment including, but not limited to, dump truck, loader, trackhoe, backhoe, tamper, water truck and bulldozer.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and right-of-ways including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment while in the field.
• Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• Assist other crafts when equipment is not in use.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• In some cases, may need the ability to read engineering drawings
• Practice good safety habits
• Possess skill in road construction and heavy equipment operation
• Follow instructions and meet set standardsJudge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Must have five (5) years of experience safely operating equipment such as dump truck, loader, trackhoe, backhoe, tamper, water truck and bulldozer.

At the heart of Crowder's Mission Statement is the commitment to "make a positive difference in the lives of our employees." Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training
• Educational Assistance
• Direct Deposit

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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