Heavy Equipment Operator/ CDL Driver

H2O Innovation; Long Beach (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

H 2 O Innovation in Long Beach, Mississippi is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our public works team. The role involves loading, hauling, and operating excavators, dozers, backhoes, and graders on municipal water and wastewater projects.

You will perform routine maintenance, prepare written reports, and ensure safety protocols are followed. A valid Class A CDL is required, along with at least six months of heavy equipment experience; pipelaying experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Minimum 6 months experience with Class A Operators License / Operations of Various Heavy Equipment.
• Experience with pipelaying in the construction field is advantageous.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and establishing grade preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction, department rules, policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Load, haul, and operate different types of equipment as needed.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance of equipment operated.
• Create and submit written reports as needed.
• Ditch cleaning to maintain hydraulic and drainage flow.
• Operate excavators, dozers, backhoes, and graders.
• Ensure all daily operations adhere to safety protocols and are executed efficiently.
• Request utility line locates and comply with line locate policies.
• Prepare and submit written reports as required.

Skills

CDL A

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Safety protocols

Tools

Pipelaying experience

Job description

H 2 O Innovation provides public works management services & operations assistance for water & wastewater treatment plants to municipalities, government organizations, and businesses across North America. H 2 O Innovation is seeking a new team member for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Long Beach, Mississippi . Our next colleague will hold a full time & permanent position.

The Benefits

Overall remuneration including:

• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision & Telemedicine
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days

The Day-to-Day

• Responsible for loading, hauling, and operating different types of equipment as needed
• Responsible for daily preventative maintenance of equipment operated
• Create and submit written reports as needed
• Perform ditch cleaning to maintain optimal hydraulic and drainage flow
• Operate a variety of equipment such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, and graders
• Ensure all daily operations adhere to safety protocols and are executed efficiently
• Request utility line locates and comply with line locate policies
• Prepare and submit written reports as required

The Skills We Are Looking For

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Minimal 6 months experience in driving with Class A Operators License / Operations of Various Heavy Equipment
• Experience with pipelaying in the construction field is advantageous
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and establishing grade preferred
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction, department rules, policies and regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public, team members, and supervisors
• Capable of performing physical tasks in diverse weather conditions

The successful candidate will have to pass a background check which includes criminal background & motor vehicle report checks, as well as drug & alcohol screenings.