Heavy Equipment Operator

Frontier Environmental Services; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team. This role focuses on promoting safety while operating and maintaining heavy machinery for construction tasks. You'll work outdoors, ensuring that equipment operates efficiently and safely, while collaborating with a dedicated team. The company values safety above all and provides state-of-the-art equipment along with competitive pay and benefits. If you're looking for a rewarding position where you can make a significant impact in construction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401-k with Company Match

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience operating construction equipment, especially in steep slope construction.
• Must pass drug screening and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for ditching, excavating, and backfilling with safety as a priority.
• Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure optimal operation and safety.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Practices

Construction Experience

Equipment Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Tamping Equipment

Job description

What you'll do:

• Model and promote good safety practices. Ensure safety is never compromised.
• Skillfully operate and maneuver equipment to perform ditching, excavating, backfilling, tamping, breaking, running, etc. with minimal disruption to the surrounding improvements and infrastructure.
• Inspect, monitor and maintain heavy equipment to ensure optimal operation. Identify and address any problems or defects.
• Place, remove and/or maintain materials within the worksite.
• Work with laborers to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
• Secure work site, equipment, and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials.
• Follow all policies and procedures with strict attention to company and client standards.
• Other duties as directed.

What you get:

• Great pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, 401-k with company match.
• Employment with a strong company where safety is #1
• State of the art equipment and technology

Qualifications:

• 2 years construction equipment operator with experience with steep slope construction a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED required. Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for required education.
• Must pass drug screening and criminal background check.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Work schedule is Monday - Friday with Saturdays as required.
• Outdoor work in all types of weather.
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, mists, odors and vibrations. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Exert more than 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to see, hear, talk and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity; climb, kneel, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, reach, pull, push and other similar tasks requiring physical activity.