Heavy Equipment Operator

GHD; Sandusky (OH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and mobilization costs covered

Hotel accommodations

Per diem allowance

Job summary

GHD is seeking entry level Equipment Operators in Sandusky, Ohio, to join their Construction group. The role involves operating various heavy equipment, ensuring safety and maintenance, and delivering high-quality work. With a focus on earthwork and environmental construction, you will work on a rotational travel schedule of 3 weeks onsite followed by a weekend home. A minimum of 2 years operating experience is required. Join GHD to help address global challenges in water, energy, and urbanization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment safely to achieve daily production goals.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks of all operated equipment.
• Assist in ensuring final product quality as per specifications.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Physical labor skills

Tools

Heavy equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

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 utmost 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.

If you are passionate about pursuing this position, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link below.

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.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.