Heavy Equipment Operator

KE&G Construction, Inc.; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

KE&G Construction, Inc. is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator in Sierra Vista, Arizona. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in mass earthwork operations and proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as motor graders and excavators.

The position offers competitive salaries, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Join us to build your future as an employee-owner!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mass earthwork operations or heavy-civil construction.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Experience operating heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to assist in construction and earthwork tasks.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the worksite.
• Assist in maintaining equipment in good condition.

Skills

Positive attitude

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a team

GPS experience

Tools

Motor grader

Loader

Excavator

Scraper

Backhoe

Job description

KE&G Construction Inc. is one of southern Arizona’s leading heavy-civil contractors. We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual who desires to learn and Build Your Future as an employee-owner. This opportunity is located in our Sierra Vista location for full-time, Heavy Equipment Operator.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and desire to excel while working with fellow employee-owners.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mass earthwork operations and/or heavy-civil construction.
• GPS experience is a plus.
• Experience operating motor grader, loader, excavator, scraper, backhoe, Gannon, and other specialized equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Must pass pre-employment and subsequent random drug screenings.

Personal Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with fellow employee-owners.
• Able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires ability to communicate verbally, read printed materials, signs, and directions; stamina to maintain attention despite interruptions; and ability to lift, push, pull, carry, handle, or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery, and controls weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse around or otherwise position oneself to keep work area safe and comply with safety requirements.
• To operate vehicles, trailers, machinery or equipment within local, state, and federal safety guidelines.
• Work in a professional field environment; frequently outside for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, virus or other airborne pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, dust/debris.

All other duties assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become a KE&G Employee-Owner!
• Employee activities include the Excelling Employee Owner Program, Employee Choice Awards, Family Picnic, Boot Bucks, Annual Shareholders Meeting, and other exciting events and activities for the whole family!
• Competitive Salaries
• 401(k) plan
• Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
• Paid time off
• Employee-Specific Development/Training Plans – Designed for you, with you!
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance – choice of HSA & PPO Plans
• HSA – weekly company contribution
• PPO Plans – low premium for employees
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance with AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.