Heavy Equipment Operator

Mtcreekinc; Hornbrook (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Health Plans

401k Savings

Life and Disability Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Training, Education, Certification, &

Benefits may vary by position

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for various projects in California. Responsibilities include operating heavy machinery, following safety procedures, and completing various manual tasks. Applicants must be 18+, pass drug tests, and have their own transportation. Experience with heavy equipment is required, multi-state travel may be necessary. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with operating Heavy Equipment.
• Knowledge of materials and tools involved in construction.
• 18 years of age and able to pass a drug test.
• Follow UIG policies and support mission.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including Backhoe, Bulldozer, and Dump Truck.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean environment.
• Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery as needed.
• Familiarize with digging plans, machine capabilities and safe digging procedures.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes or markings when operating machines to specifications.
• Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
• Move materials over short distances on site.
• Create or maintain inclines or ramps.
• Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts.
• Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites.
• Complete additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Operating Heavy Equipment

Controlling operations of equipment

Observing indicators

Knowledge of construction methods

Job description

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits :

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
• Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Primary function of a Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to: Backhoe, Trackhoe, Bulldozer, Loader, Dump Truck.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

• Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
• Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
• Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site.
• Create or maintain inclines or ramps.
• Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
• Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites.
• Complete all additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have experience with operating Heavy Equipment.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of bridges another structures such as highways and roads.
• Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG’s mission.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US

Additional Requirements:

• Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license required).
• May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).

To comply with Federal Law, United Infrastructure Group participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. On your first day of employment, you will bring original documentation to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Recruiting at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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