Heavy Equipment Operator

walshgroup; Kingston (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Group in Kingston, GA seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate a variety of machines at the West Bartow Reclamation Facility, supporting highway and heavy civil construction projects.

This role offers opportunity to work across the U.S. within Walsh Group's Building, Transportation and Water Divisions, with strong emphasis on safety and training.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of heavy equipment operating experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in adverse weather
• Must follow safety policies and communicate effectively
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Good manual dexterity; able to stand, bend, kneel or sit for long periods
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment to clear land, trim backfill, and move/materials such as dirt and rocks
• Load and unload materials following operating procedures
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks and complete required paperwork
• Expect vibrations and loud noise during operation
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Pre-employment drug screen

Job description

OVERVIEW

Archer Western Construction is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the West Bartow Reclamation Facility , in Kingston, GA . Primary function is to operate a variety of Heavy Equipment at the site of work to construct, maintain, or repair highway, heavy civil, or building type structures; equipment operators are also expected to assist in other duties around the jobsite as needed; operates equipment in compliance with company operating safety, policies, and procedures.

Our employees are built to succeed. Employees are provided the opportunity to work all over the U.S. in our Building, Transportation, and Water Divisions, as well as gaining accessing to industry-leading training. We are dedicated to career advancement by rewarding hard work and initiative. Join the team that is building the infrastructure where you work and live!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a variety of Equipment to complete tasks such as clearing land, trimming backfill, and to move and/or transport materials such as dirt, rocks, and other types of aggregate.
• Must have knowledge of operating procedures as it pertains to loading and unloading materials.
• May oil, grease, service, and make normal maintenance adjustments on equipment; performs daily safety and maintenance checks; completes paperwork and other documentation as required.
• May be some vibration associated with equipment operation; jolts and vibrations may result from operating equipment; loud noise when operating equipment.
• May perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of operating experience preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions
• Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Requires good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling or sitting for long periods
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

DESCRIPCIÓN GENERAL

Archer Western Construction está buscando actualmente un Operador de equipo pesado para el West Bartow Reclamation Facility, en la Cuidad de Kingston, GA . La función principal es operar una variedad de equipos pesados en el lugar de trabajo para construir, mantener o reparar carreteras, estructuras civiles pesadas o estructuras de tipo edificio; también se espera que los operadores de equipo ayuden en otras tareas en el lugar de trabajo según sea necesario; opera equipos de conformidad con las políticas y procedimientos de seguridad operativa de la empresa.

Nuestros empleados están hechos para tener éxito. Los empleados tienen la oportunidad de trabajar en todo Estados Unidos en nuestras divisiones de Construcción, Transporte y Agua, además de acceder a una formación líder en el sector. Nos dedicamos al avance profesional recompensando el trabajo duro y la iniciativa. ¡Únete al equipo que está construyendo la infraestructura donde trabajas y vives!

RESPONSABILIDADES

• Opera una variedad de equipos para complete tasks tales como limpiar terrenos, podar relleno y mover y/o transportar materiales tales como tierra, rocas y otros tipos de agregados.
• Debe tener conocimiento de los procedimientos operativos relacionados con la carga y descarga de materiales.
• Puede engrasar, lubricar, dar servicio y hacer ajustes normales de mantenimiento al equipo; realiza controles diarios de seguridad y mantenimiento; completa el papeleo y otra documentación según sea necesario.
• Puede haber alguna vibración asociada con el funcionamiento del equipo; pueden producirse sacudidas y vibraciones al operar el equipo; ruido fuerte al operar el equipo.
• Puede realizar otras tareas relacionadas según sea necesario.

CALIFICACIONES

• Se prefiere de 3 a 5 años de experiencia operativa
• Debe poder levantar hasta 50 libras; puede ser requerido para trabajar en varias condiciones climáticas
• Requiere la capacidad de cumplir con todas las políticas y procedimientos de seguridad; comunicarse efectivamente con compañeros de trabajo y supervisores para asegurar que los proyectos se completen adecuadamente
• Poseer una fuerte ética de trabajo y ganas de aprender
• Requiere buena destreza manual; Se requiere estar estar de pie, agachado, arrodillado o sentado durante largos períodos
• Debe poder pasar una prueda de consumo de drogas previa al empleo

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

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