Heavy Equipment Operator

Fisher Industries; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses providing heavy civil construction and aggregates across the United States. With 70+ years of experience, Fisher specializes in highways, bridges, and large-scale infrastructure, supported by in-house drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production.

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate skid steer, loader, dozer, crusher, or excavator per project specs, service and maintain equipment daily, and work on

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience on mountainous terrain
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair basics
• Welding and cutting torch skills
• MVR policy compliance per Fisher policy
• MSHA Part 46/48 certification or willingness to obtain
• Able to work in heat above 100 degrees, cold, rain and snow
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Teamwork and safety-focused mindset
• Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment efficiently to maintain production goals
• Assist with setup and tear down of plants
• Perform general maintenance, repair, and service equipment as required or directed by supervisor
• General housekeeping of equipment and plants daily or as directed by supervisor
• Lift objects weighing 80 lb. on a regular basis
• Use a shovel to move material
• Perform all duties within safety guidelines set up by MSHA and company policy
• Perform pre-shift inspections on equipment prior to startup
• Safety, Safety, Safety - comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards of safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability to extreme conditions

Drug test compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Welding

Cutting torch

MVR policy compliance

Equipment maintenance basics

Job description

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com

POSITION SCOPE

The Heavy Equipment Operator must be able to operate a skid steer, loader, dozer, crusher, or excavator according to project specifications. The individual will be responsible for servicing and maintaining equipment daily. Job site includes working on mountainous terrain, pioneer mountains, steep rocky terrain.

This position does require working nights and weekends, may also require travel.

Primary Duties

• Operate equipment efficiently to maintain production goals
• Assist with setup and tear down of plants
• Perform general maintenance, repair, and service equipment as required or directed by supervisor
• General housekeeping of equipment and plants daily or as directed by supervisor
• Individuals must be able to lift objects weighing 80 lb. on a regular basis
• The use of a shovel to move material will be necessary
• Perform all duties within safety guidelines set up by M.S.H.A. and company policy
• Perform pre-shift inspections on equipment prior to startup
• Safety, Safety, Safety - comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards of safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3 Years of experience working on mountainous terrain, pioneer mountains, steep rocky terrain
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Able to operate equipment efficiently to maintain project specifications
• Mechanical knowledge of equipment and being able to perform routine maintenance
• Basic knowledge of welding and using a cutting torch
• Acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy is required
• MSHA part 46 and/or part 48 or willingness to obtain certification - company will pay for certification
• Ability to complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions including heat above 100 degrees, cold, rain, and snow
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test is required
• Work well in a team environment
• Travel will be required

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email [e-mail] or call the HR Department at [phone] to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.