Heavy Equipment Operator

Ruston Paving Co, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Laundered uniforms provided

Job summary

Ruston Paving is seeking a heavy equipment operator to join our team. You will operate a range of equipment and support grading and paving crews on commercial projects.

We value safety, reliability, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions. The role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for overtime and advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operates construction equipment such as excavator, grader, bulldozer, and loader.
• Assists grading and paving crews to install materials and manage site tasks.
• Performs routine maintenance and pre/post trip inspections on equipment.
• Adheres to safety policies and reports hazards promptly.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Stamina and endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are looking for an innovative company built on a foundation of teamwork safety and excellence Ruston Paving is for you We are looking for someone who is ready to work hard be a team player and show up each day with a positive attitude to motivate others You dont need to be the best You just have to be willing and eager to learn from our skilled team

Employee Benefits

• Ruston Paving is 100 Employee Owned through an ESOP
• Come work for a company where your hard work truly pays off
• Our most important asset is our people
• When you work for Ruston Paving we are dedicated to giving you more than just a job
• We want to ensure a career with well rounded benefits for you and your family
• With this we proudly offer a variety of great benefits such as Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Double Time Saturdays
• Bonus Incentives and Allowances
• And many more

Pay 2600 3300 per hour

About the Company

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor with offices in New York Virginia and North Carolina Established in 1943 we are a family oriented company that has been in business for three generations Our company is capable of all types of asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to larger projects incorporating asphalt reclamation and recycling as well as new construction

General Summary of the Position

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving so it is important to note that aside from all other listed responsibilities you must be willing to assist others and be as productive as possible The heavy equipment operator safely operates a variety of motorized equipment used in the preparation repair reconstruction and construction of site work and asphalt paving projects The operator must perform a variety of skilled and semi skilled tasks in accordance with the essential functions of the position

Essential Functions

• Operates construction or power equipment including but not limited to an excavator grader bulldozer backhoe front end loader skid steer asphalt paver dirtasphalt roller asphalt reclaimer soil stabilizer and asphalt milling machine
• Works with and assists the grading or paving crews to remove or install stone dirt asphalt pavement or storm water systems with or without the use of heavy equipment
• Periodically it may be necessary to assist ground personnel with the use of hand tools based on the projects scope of work
• Occasionally operates jackhammers saws and other small equipment and tools as required
• Performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs reports complex mechanical problems for shop repairs and cleans equipment as needed
• Ensures heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards as determined by law jobsite requirements and company policies
• Performs pre and post trip inspections of vehicles driven equipment moved and trailers towed noting any defects or deficiencies both verbally and in writing
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• We are looking for in a good candidate Excitement and motivations for the workday ahead
• Professionalism and willingness to take direction and constructive criticism in the field
• Prioritizes the safety of every individual on the job site
• Expresses a genuine interest in the thoughts opinions and needs of coworkers and customers
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment materials and supplies used in construction work
• Knowledge of heavy site construction equipment operation maintenance capability use and function
• General knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Ruston Paving does not tolerate short cuts in safety
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagrammatic form
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Ability to deal with problems involving deviation from standardized andor planned situations or procedures
• Ability to perform job requirements in adverse field conditions and all weather conditions

Education and Experience

• Any combination of education and work experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work as described
• Heavy equipment operators must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Site excavation andor paving experience is required
• Valid and appropriate in state drivers license or the ability to obtain said license is preferred

Additional Requirements and Benefits

• Employee shifts start and end at the local division officeshop
• Transportation to and from the job site is provided
• We pride ourselves on our clean appearance on every job site
• Laundered uniforms and personal protective equipment are provided and must be worn in accordance with the company policy
• Although it does not occur very often projects may require out of town overnight stays
• Per diem pay is offered when these projects occur
• We provide double time pay for weekend work
• Employees may be sent to other facility locations and operations to perform duties as required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The safety of our employees is the most important focus every day
• The following context is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Employees are regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• Noise level is generally loud
• Employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Employees may occasionally lift andor move up to 60 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs
• Excellent stamina is required
• The heavy equipment operator must work independently and is expected to maintain a schedule of work
• Any problems or inconveniences may result in increased stress to complete tasks in a limited time

Conditions of Employment

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a negative pre employment drug screen and certain background checks which unless prohibited by applicable law may include criminal history checks employment verification education verification DMV checks and fingerprinting

Disclaimers

Disclaimers This description is not meant to cover every aspect of the position Duties responsibilities and activities are subject to change any time with or without notice Ruston Paving provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leave of absence compensation and training Signing bonus if offered applies to direct applicants only; not available to candidates submitted by recruiters Details if applicable will be in the offer letter