Heavy Equipment Operator

APTIM; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM Federal Services, LLC seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator for projects at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, SF, CA. Operate excavators, do trenching and backfill, and prepare subgrade while adhering to safety and project requirements.

Minimum 3 years' construction experience locally. Must pass pre-employment physical and drug test; OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred. Team will support environmental and shoreline rehab efforts under prevailing wage guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant construction experience and live locally to Hunters Point in San Francisco.
• Preferred candidates have extensive excavator experience for trenching and demolition.
• Ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grade.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen; OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain equipment daily to ensure safe operation.
• Fasten attachments, connect hydraulic hoses, belts, and perform minor repairs.
• Pass certification tests prior to operating certain equipment.
• Complete annual physical examination and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Excavator operation

Trenching

Survey reading

OSHA regulations

Driver's license

Pre-employment physical

HAZWOPER training

Job description

APTIM Federal Services, LLC team has several projects at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, CA. The projects will investigate, excavate, and restore properties that have environmentally and radiologically impacted soil; restore the shoreline and construct seawalls in support of the redevelopment of the San Francisco Bay waterfront. We are seeking a construction workforce who are up to the operational challenges of these high profile and critically important projects.

These projects pay the Federal prevailing wage scale (Davis-Bacon Act).

Heavy Equipment Operator Job Summary

Operate several types of power construction equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, hoe rams, bulldozers, rubber tire loaders, end dumps, compactors, and/or skid steer to excavate, backfill. Compact and prepare sub grade and final grade tasks.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Inspect and maintain equipment daily to insure safe operation
• Fastens attachments, connects hydraulic hoses, belts, etc and perform minor repairs.
• Will be required to pass certification testing prior to operating some equipment.
• Annual physical examination required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all company safety and project policies. Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• The preferred candidates will have considerable experience utilizing excavator to conduct trenching and demolition activities
• Ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grade.
• Knowledgeable of OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have acceptable driving record
• Dependable transportation and cell phone service
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Preferred applicant will have current OSHA HAZWOPER training.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant construction experience and live locally (daily commute) to Hunter's Point.
• To be considered, applicants must provide a resume documenting verifiable experience when applying.

Physical Requirements

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

Explanation for Symbols

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $30 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Envir & Infra LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
  • APTIM 401(k) Guide
  • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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