Heavy Equipment Operator

H2O Innovation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

401k plan

11 statutory holidays

Vacations and wellness days

Job summary

H2O Innovation in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for a full-time, permanent role. Your primary duty will involve operating heavy equipment to clean ditches and ensure proper drainage flow.

Key duties include ditch cleaning, operating excavators, dozers, backhoes and graders, and ensuring safety protocols. The candidate should have a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 6 months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of experience operating excavators, backhoes, dozers, and graders.
• Pipe-laying experience is advantageous.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and establishing grade.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with the public, team members, and supervisors.
• Capable of performing physical tasks in diverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform ditch cleaning to maintain drainage flow.
• Operate excavators, dozers, backhoes, and graders.
• Ensure daily operations adhere to safety protocols and are executed efficiently.
• Request utility line locates and comply with line locate policies.
• Prepare and submit written reports as required.

Skills

Driver's license

High school diploma

6 months experience

Excavators/Backhoes/Dozers/Graders

Pipe-laying experience

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Public communication

Physical tasks

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

H 2 O Innovation is seeking a new team member for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Gulfport, MS team. Our next colleague will hold a full time & permanent position. Your primary duty will involve operating heavy equipment to clean ditches and ensure proper drainage flow.

The Benefits

Overall remuneration including:

• Group insurance plan.
• 401k plan.
• 11 statutory holidays.
• Vacations and wellness days.

The Day-to-Day

• Perform ditch cleaning to maintain optimal hydraulic and drainage flow.
• Operate a variety of equipment such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, and graders.
• Ensure all daily operations adhere to safety protocols and are executed efficiently.
• Request utility line locates and complies with line locate policies.
• Prepare and submit written reports as required.

The Skills We Are Looking For

• Valid driver’s license and high school diploma/GED.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience operating excavators, backhoes, dozers, and graders.
• Experience with pipe-laying in the construction field is advantageous.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and establishing grade preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public, team members, and supervisors.
• Capable of performing physical tasks in diverse weather conditions.

The successful candidate will have to pass a background check which includes criminal background & motor vehicle report checks, as well as drug & alcohol screenings.

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