Heavy Equipment Operator (Demolition)

Veit National; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will operate various types of heavy machinery to excavate, move, and grade earth, while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures. Your responsibilities will include maintaining equipment, assisting in training junior staff, and collaborating closely with project supervisors. The company is committed to safety and integrity, creating a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you're passionate about construction and ready to take on challenging projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of heavy equipment operation experience required.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for site or highway construction.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in training entry-level employees.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Motor Graders

Bulldozers

Scrapers

Compressors

Pumps

Derricks

Shovels

Tractors

Front-End Loaders

Job description

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

A Day in the Life

1. Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.
2. Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
3. Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training.
4. Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
5. Assists in training entry level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
6. Helps identify any underground and overhead utilities that have been located/exposed prior to excavating.
7. Reviews trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensures any required protection is available.
8. Keeps project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations.
9. Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

What You'll Need

1. High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles. Ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.
3. Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
4. OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow applicable safety precautions as well as view and understand Veit's safety training video is required.
5. Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
6. Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates.
7. Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
8. Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
9. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

Other

1. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
2. Must be willing to travel as needed.
3. Must be at least 18 years of age.
4. Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
5. Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.

Additional Job Description

Who Are We?

Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day.

Our Core Values

1. Deliberately Safe: We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset.
2. Build with Intention: We build with intention, leaving things better than we found them.
3. Leaders Dig First: We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality.
4. Real Relationships: We approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset.
5. Integrity in Everything: We act with integrity, treating others just as we want to be treated.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY