HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Crestline Construction; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Construction in The Dalles, Oregon, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our field team. You will safely operate a range of heavy machines, perform daily maintenance checks, and adapt to changing field conditions on site.

Proficiency with GPS grade control, reading grade stakes and finishing, plus strong earthwork and utility experience, are essential. A valid license with a clean driving record and at least 3 years of hands-on machine operation are required.

Qualifications

• Valid license with clean driving record.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.
• Minimum 3 years of machinery operating experience.
• Knowledge and competency with each machine type.
• Earthwork and grading experience with mass earthwork and finishing.
• Utility work experience with trenching and pipe setting.

Responsibilities

• Daily checks of fluids, wear parts, tires, glass and general condition; report issues immediately.
• Safely and productively operate assigned machinery and adapt to changing conditions.
• Utilize GPS, read grade stakes and apply grade control for finishing.
• Manage materials for earthwork, loading, placement, grading and utilities.
• Operate a range of machines including excavators, loaders, dozers, graders and trucks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS grade control

Safety awareness

Reading grade stakes

Site team communication

Tools

Excavators

Dozers

Loaders

Job description

Job Opportunities

Heavy Equipment Operator

The Dalles, Oregon

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Daily check fluids, wear parts, tires, glass and general condition of the machinery assigned to use. Report issues and maintenance required immediately.
• Safely and productively operate machinery assigned. Adapt to changing environment including traffic, soil conditions and weather.
• Utilize GPS systems, read and understand grade stakes and hubs for grade control and finishing.
• Manage materials efficiently whether excavating, loading haul vehicles, placing materials, fine grading or installing utilities.
• Operate a range of machines sizes and types for required use and application including excavators, wheel & track loaders, dozers, compactors, articulated and ridged frame haul trucks, wheel scrapers, tractors, graders.

Qualifications

• Must have valid license and clean driving record
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must have 3 years minimum experience operating machinery
• Knowledge and competency with each machine type
• Earthwork and grading experience utilizing machinery for a variety of tasks including mass earthwork, loading of hauling vehicles, placing materials, compacting, moisture conditioning and fine grading.
• Utility experience utilizing machinery for a variety of tasks including trench excavation, setting pipe, appurtenances and structures, shoring processes and systems including trench shields, hydraulic shores, sheet piling, soldier pile/lagging, sloping and benching.
• Safe operation of each machine maintaining situational awareness at all times.
• Recognize mechanical issues immediately as they develop with engine, hydraulic and electrical systems and taking action to shut down and secure the machine to avoid additional damage.