Heavy Equipment Operator - Dozer/Excavator in Goldsboro

Energy Jobline ZR; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Services in Goldsboro, NC is seeking a full-time construction equipment operator to run bulldozers and excavators and assist with grading and loading. You will work on-site with GPS-guided systems and coordinate with crew to complete daily targets.

The role requires 2+ years of construction experience, comfort with heavy equipment, and the ability to attain required certifications. A strong safety mindset and reliability are essential for success at Sequoia Services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience required.
• Ability to attain required certifications.
• Must be fit for duty and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT bulldozers (CAT D5-D8) and CAT excavators (CAT 320-349) safely.
• Load on-road and off-road trucks; grade and move material.
• Maintain equipment; perform inspections and basic maintenance.
• Follow grade stakes, GPS controls, and hand signals to achieve specified grade.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.

Skills

Construction equipment operation

2+ years construction experience

Certification readiness

Safety conscious / Fit for Duty

Tools

GPS systems (Trimble, Topcon)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

This full-time position is responsible for operating several types of construction equipment such as excavators and bulldozers, loaders, rollers to excavate, move, grade, and load material.

Skills/Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in construction, Job Knowledge, Ability to attain certifications as required, Fit for Duty

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficient in safe operation of CAT bulldozers (CAT D5-D8) and CAT excavators (CAT 320-349)
• Experience with Construction GPS systems such as Trimble and TopCon is a plus
• Operate excavators to safely and efficiently load on-road and off-road trucks
• Operate bulldozer controls to regulate height and angle of the blade and lower ripper to loosen packed soil to permit grading
• Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine depth of the cut
• Operate bulldozer in successive passes over construction surface to raise and lower terrain to specified grade, following markings on grade stakes, hand signals or GPS controls.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Prepares equipment by conducting operator inspections; performing preventive maintenance checks.
• Prepares work by studying and clarifying instructions and diagrams; calculating requirements; gathering supplies.
• Accomplishes work by operating equipment; observing varying conditions; adjusting equipment controls, ability to understand grade and apply it.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Accomplishes operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Sequoia Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants for employment because of , , creed, , , , ancestry, , , marital status, , , genetic information, citizenship status, or because he or she is a protected veteran.

We are a Drug Free Workplace Employer, and all employees in a safety sensitive position are subject to new-hire and random drug testing. We utilize the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of potential employees. Background checks are performed at the time of hire (criminal convictions are not an automatic ban from employment).