Heavy Equipment Operator

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Village of Monticello (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility construction firm is looking for skilled operators to perform daily equipment operations and maintenance for underground utility installation. The ideal candidate must have at least two years of experience in construction and heavy equipment operation, along with a valid driver's license. The role emphasizes adherence to safety regulations and requires the ability to embrace a safety culture on the field. A high school diploma or equivalent is necessary for consideration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with construction, excavation, and related heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator license with a CDL A license preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operates various equipment for installation or maintenance of underground utilities
• Embrace the company's safety culture, including safe operation of equipment
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment including fluids and greasing

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Trenching safety

Daily maintenance of equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Henkels & McCoy is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy adapts over 95 years of experience to the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of today. Henkels & McCoy has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry. H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier.

Job Summary

This position is a field based role and will travel daily to job sites mostly in New York.

Responsibilities

• Operates various equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, plows, trenchers and or directional bore machines for the installation or maintenance of underground utilities, and other duties as directed by foreman.
• Operators are expected to embrace H&M’s safety culture including safe operation of equipment, appropriate PPE and participating in daily and weekly safety talks.
• Operators will be directed in placing or maintaining underground utilities. This could include but not limited to digging around existing utilities, placing conduit, placing handholes, placing manholes, backfilling & compacting.
• Operators will be responsible for daily maintenance of equipment such as and maintaining fluids, greasing equipment as required and other routine maintenance as necessary.
• Operators are required to be familiar with OSHA Regulations regarding trench safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with construction, excavation, and related heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator license with a CDL A license preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Henkels and McCoy is a Union Employer

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities