Heavy Equipment Operator

GHD; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel paid

Hotel covered

Per diem

Job summary

GHD, a global professional services leader, is seeking entry-level Equipment Operators to operate heavy equipment on earthwork and environmental construction projects. You will safely operate equipment and work toward daily production goals on diverse sites. Travel is on a rotational basis across the U.S.

with 3 weeks onsite, a weekend home, then another 3 weeks onsite; travel costs are covered by GHD. A 3-year project is planned in western Ohio, offering steady field work and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in operating a variety of medium-sized or larger equipment.
• Qualified in the basic operation of equipment (dozer, loader, excavator, roller/compactor, grader) in a production scenario.
• Ability to read/use tape measures, transit/levels, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment to a high caliber of quality.
• Safely operate equipment to achieve daily production goals.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks on all operated equipment and vehicles.
• Provide physical labor with hand tools, power tools, etc. when vital.
• Read, interpret and construct according to engineered drawings/plans.
• Assist Supervisors in ensuring final product is of the highest possible quality.
• Complete all required quarterly and yearly Safety Reporting Forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW)

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Job Description Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization. GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry level Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e. tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader, etc.) associated with earthwork and environmental construction!

As Equipment Operator you must demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions. Travel expectations: Projects are located throughout the U.S. Travel is on a rotational basis: 3 weeks onsite, home for a weekend and then back onsite for another 3 weeks. Travel, mobilization, hotel and per diem costs are paid by GHD. We have an upcoming 3-year project in western Ohio.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Operate medium equipment at high caliber of quality
• Safely operates equipment with the ability to achieve daily production goals
• Conducts daily maintenance checks of all operated equipment and vehicles
• Provides physical labor with hand tools, power tools, etc. when vital
• Read, interpret and construct according to engineered drawings/ plans.
• Assists Superintendent and foreperson in ensuring that the final product is of the upmost and highest possible quality, both structurally and aesthetically
• Completes all required quarterly and yearly Safety Reporting Forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years in operating a variety of medium-sized or larger equipment
• Qualified in the basic operation of equipment (e.g. dozer, loader, excavator, roller/compactor, grader) in a production scenario.
• Ability to read/ use tape measures, transit/levels, etc.

Benefits:

• Travel, mobilization, hotel and per diem costs are paid by GHD.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

1. This position does not provide visa sponsorship.