Heavy Equipment Operator

Dragados; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel expansion project. The role involves operating various heavy machinery, adhering to safety regulations, and ensuring effective communication on-site. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience and preferably a High School Diploma. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a significant construction project in Virginia Beach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience with excavator attachments such as mill head and hammer.
• Ability to maintain tooling/attachments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for loading and moving dirt and materials.
• Conduct pre-inspections and monitor health and safety standards.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Communicating effectively

Field knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excavator

Bulldozer

Track loader

Job description

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel - Project
2377 Ferry Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455, USA

FD is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support the construction on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel expansion project. The Heavy Equipment Operator is primarily responsible for operating heavy equipment to load and remove dirt and other material onto trucks or conveyors. May also operator other heavy equipment as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects
• Operate equipment in confined area between permanent structures
• Operate equipment in difficult terrain, such as loose soil/sand and steep slopes
• Pre‑inspection of equipment and surrounding area
• Be aware of underground and overhead services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Load and move dirt and materials using heavy equipment
• Learn and follow safety regulations. Properly follow all company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to his/her Supervisor, Civil Construction Manager, and Safety Manager, as needed.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Service machine on daily bases as required by manufacture
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must have minimum of 3 years’ experiencerunning, maneuvering, driving, and navigating heavy equipment including track loader, excavator and bulldozer.
• Must have experience with excavator attachments, such as mill head, hammer, thumb and grapple
• Must be able to maintain tooling/attachments, including connecting & disconnecting attachments, changing our wearing teeth/heads, troubleshooting issues
• Strongly prefer candidates with High School Diploma
• Must be able to communicate with others to convey information effectively
• Must be field knowledgeable
• Must be able to work in tight areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices

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