Heavy Equipment Operator- Augusta GA

Strack, Inc.; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance after 30 days

Vision & Dental Insurance

401k after 6 months

Vacation/PTO after probation

Job summary

Strack, Inc. is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our construction team. You will operate machines such as dozers, excavators, loaders, and trucks on diverse job sites and must prioritize safety while ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all tasks.

You will perform inspections, monitor for malfunctions, and follow site plans to meet schedules, while collaborating with supervisors and crew. Travel to multiple locations and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery such as dozers, excavators, loaders, and trucks.
• Strong safety focus and ability to follow site policies.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites as required.
• Reliable transportation and punctual work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozers, excavators, loaders, haul trucks, scrapers and rollers.
• Conduct daily inspections and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Monitor for equipment malfunctions and safety hazards.
• Follow site plans and instructions to complete tasks on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with quality and environmental regulations.
• Safely load and unload materials and equipment.
• Coordinate with site supervisors and teammates for smooth operations.
• Maintain physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

GPS/auto control systems

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery used in construction, excavation, and site development projects. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, loaders, haul trucks, scrapers and rollers.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor and report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards.
• Follow site plans and instructions from site supervisors to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with quality and environmental regulations.
• Safely load and unload materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Must be willing and able to travel out of town, and/or out of state to work on job sites.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Align with our company core values of Better Every Day, Mindful in Everything, Humble Hearts/Open Hands and Everyone Matters.
• Must have good work ethics: Be on time, work hard and willing to learn.
• Must be able to pay high degree of attention to safety and promote a safe work environment.
• Possesses keen observation skills; pays attention to and remembers work related instructions, demonstrations, and procedures.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Essential Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel out of town, and/or out of state to work on job sites.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Align with our company core values of Better Every Day, Mindful in Everything, Humble Hearts/Open Hands and Everyone Matters.
• Must have good work ethics: Be on time, work hard and willing to learn.
• Must be able to pay high degree of attention to safety and promote a safe work environment.
• Possesses keen observation skills; pays attention to and remembers work related instructions, demonstrations, and procedures.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GPS or automated control systems on equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, and site plans.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – Paid Weekly
• Medical Health Insurance Benefits after 30 days
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance Programs
• 401k after 6 months of service plus company match
• Corporate Giving Match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off after 120-day probationary period
• Equal Opportunity Employer