Heavy Equipment Operator

Laurita Inc.; Only (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurita Inc. in the DC Metro region is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to support excavation and utilities projects. You will operate a variety of heavy equipment in a safe, productive manner under tight deadlines, with emphasis on trench and utility work.

The ideal candidate is trainable, safety-minded, and able to perform routine maintenance, document hours, and take direction from supervisors to meet daily site goals. GPS-enabled machinery experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years verifiable heavy equipment experience in a similar environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform manual labor tasks.
• Experience on construction sites with certifications preferred.
• Must be able to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic excavators, rollers, dozers, and other listed equipment safely.
• Perform daily maintenance and log hours for each machine.
• Follow supervisor directions to meet daily job-site goals.
• Adhere to strict PPE and safety policies and train as required.

Skills

Trenching experience

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance & hours tracking

Manual labor

Certifications

PPE & safety compliance

GPS machine experience

Job description

Laurita Inc., is an established leader in excavation, underground utilities, and heavy highway construction in the DC Metro, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. If you are ready to build a career where you make a difference every day.

Your Job Summary

As a heavy equipment operator, you will operate a variety of heavy equipment in a safe and productive manner to support the completion of our excavation, underground utility, and heavy highway work under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate is dependable, trainable, and most importantly a safe operator who values the safety of his or her coworkers in the trench and on the ground.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience in trenching and utilities installation desired
• Ability to operate a heavy equipment in a productive and efficient manner
• Perform daily maintenance and tracking of hours on utilized equipment
• Perform manual tasks related to construction of job sites
• Experience on construction sites along with certifications
• Participate in training and adhere to strict PPE and safety policies
• Ability to take direction from supervisor to complete daily tasks and meet job site goals
• Be a proactive team member to achieve a high-quality completed product for our clients
• Experience operating GPS-enabled machinery is desired but not a requirement

Equipment Range - all levels of experience on below list of equipment desired

• Hydraulic Excavator various sizes
• Articulated Rock Truck
• Roller - Smooth Drum and Sheepsfoot
• D4 -D8 Dozers with Trimble set up
• Skid Steer
• Wheel Loader
• Backhoe

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation
• Ability to work in the United States
• Must have recent work history and at least 2 years verifiable work experience operating heavy equipment in a similar environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bending, twisting and turning to complete manual labor tasks
• Pay based on experience and work history

Laurita, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Laurita, Inc. is a drug free work place.