Heavy Equipment Operator

United Infrastructure; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Health Plans

Job summary

United Infrastructure in Virginia is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to manage and operate machinery efficiently on construction sites. Responsibilities include running excavators, dozers, and other heavy equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and conducting maintenance checks.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work in various weather conditions. This position offers competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years operating experience preferred.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and work in adverse weather.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools for construction.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to complete excavation tasks.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Assist with material movement and inventory handling.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Communication

Manual dexterity

Knowledge of safety procedures

Tools

Excavator

Dozer

Skid Steer

Job description

United Demolition LLC (UD) offers comprehensive demolition services, specializing in building demolition, concrete removal, and site demolition for various demolition projects. We use precise means and methods to remove the country’s aging infrastructure, providing the space required for the growing demand for new infrastructure.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator at UD, your primary function is to operate heavy equipment efficiently and safely on construction sites. You will be involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of highway, heavy civil, and building structures. In addition to operating the excavator, you will assist with various duties around the job site as needed.

Typical Duties

• Operates a heavy equipment such as Excavator, Dozer, Roller, Skid Steer to complete tasks such as digging, excavating, and moving and/or transporting materials such as dirt, rocks, and other types of aggregate.
• Must have knowledge of operating procedures as it pertains to loading and unloading materials.
• May oil, grease, service, and make normal maintenance adjustments on equipment; perform daily safety and maintenance checks; complete paperwork and other documentation as needed.
• May perform other related duties as required.
• Performing maintenance checks, implementing safety measures, handling inventories, repairing and maintaining equipment, and removing debris.
• Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
• Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• 3-5 Years Operating Experience Preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly.
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Requires good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling or sitting for long periods.
• Must have experience with operating Heavy Equipment.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of bridges or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG’s mission.

Requirements

• 18 years of Age
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Open to working different shifts if needed by the project
• Must have reliable transportation to and from job site every workday (driver’s license preferred)
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
• Willingness to travel for project requirements (multi-state opportunities)

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.