Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavation Laborer

Berg Construction, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavation Laborer to join their dedicated team. This role involves operating various construction equipment and performing essential tasks to ensure project success. The company prides itself on fostering a respectful work environment and offers year-round employment with the potential for overtime and bonuses based on performance. If you're looking for a long-term career in construction and have a strong work ethic, this position is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that enhance the community.

Benefits

Year-round work

Potential for overtime

Bonuses based on performance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in heavy civil excavation is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment for loading, hauling, and unloading materials.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assist crew in digging ditches and trenches.

Skills

Heavy Civil Excavation

Equipment Operation

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jackhammers

Mowers

Brush Chippers

Job description

Berg Construction is accepting applications for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavation Laborers.

Berg is an excavation/site work contractor that has completed work in multiple sectors, from residential to government contracts. Established in 2000 and incorporated in 2004, we have the manpower and equipment to complete public and private work of any size. Our spectrum of services includes commercial utilities and site work, residential excavating and site work, waste management, golf courses, and asphalt paving. Berg was built on the principle of teamwork and the foundation of a strong work ethic. To build enduring infrastructure, we must have highly capable, autonomous, and trustworthy teams.

We are continually working to build a team of the best people who are hungry to grow and teach. We do our best to keep stress levels low and treat everyone with respect. We provide year-round work to keep steady paychecks and the potential for overtime. Bonuses are awarded when the company does well.

We want Berg Construction to be a long-term home for people looking to make a career out of building. A strong work ethic is just as important to us as an existing skillset. While our work is often tough, we get the satisfaction of seeing our enduring infrastructure projects improve the community.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavation Laborer Responsibilities:

• Operates construction equipment in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers, and other small equipment and tools.
• Works with and assists the crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Plows snow, salts roads, and walkways according to policy.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs other tasks as required by management.

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in heavy civil excavation.
• Valid Driver's License & reliable transportation.
• Must be pleasant to both internal and external customers while maintaining a professional attitude and demeanor.
• Able to follow a task to completion.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, talk and hear instructions, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must dress appropriately for outdoor work, including boots, long pants, and any other provisions required for spending any duration of time outside in the heat, cold, dry, and/or wet conditions.
• Ability to lift or move 25 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds on occasion.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is subject to change at any time and does not express or imply an employment contract. Employment with Berg Construction, LLC is employment at will.