Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavator

Ocean Coast Electric LLC; Monroe Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off & Sick Days

Job summary

Ocean Coast Electric LLC is looking for a reliable and skilled heavy equipment operator in Monroe Township, New Jersey. The role requires proficiency in operating hydraulic excavators and performing daily inspections. Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience in heavy equipment and valid certifications like OSHA 10 Hour. The job entails responsibilities such as maintaining machinery conditions and attending safety meetings. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to sit and walk/stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily safety/work plan meetings.
• Perform daily equipment inspection and safety checklist.
• Maintain proper working condition of machinery.

Skills

Proficient with hydraulic excavators

Effective communication with crew

Physical stamina for heavy lifting

Education

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

Rigging Certification

Confined Space Certification

Tools

Excavator

Backhoe

Skidsteer

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off & Sick Days
• Direct Deposit

Responsibilities

• Be punctual and dependable
• Have reliable transportation to and from the job site
• Attend daily safety/work plan meetings
• Perform daily equipment inspection and safety checklist
• Responsible for overall condition of assigned machine
• Maintain proper working condition of machinery and report any damage to equipment manager
• Assist in field maintenance on machinery
• Be a team player

DUTIES

• Must be proficient with operating hydraulic excavators in trenching and pipe installation applications.
• Must be able to safely excavate trench to OSHA standards
• Must be able to dig trench on grade for site lighting conduit, precast pole bases, manholes, handholes, primary power conduit, phone conduit, etc.
• Muse be proficient in rigging and lifting for laying pipe, and setting precast pole bases, manholes and drainage structures
• Must understand basic backfilling and compaction principles
• Must understand the fundamentals of excavator operation in trenching and pipe laying applications
• Must be able to perform daily machine inspections and report any faults
• Must be willing to clean cabs, clean tracks, and grease machine after every shift

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Must have reliable transportation
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with crew members
• Position requires the ability to sit 50% of the time and walk or stand 50% of the time. Physical demands may include balancing, pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, carrying, lifting at least 75 pounds. Working conditions are outside and wet, dirty, hot/humid, dusty, cold, noisy with hazards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to speak English and communicate effectively with other crew members and supervisors.

Preferred Education/Certifications/Training

• OSHA 10 Hour Certification - REQUIRED
• Rigging Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• First Aid/CPR Training
• Competent Person Certificate for Trench Excavation/Shoring

Equipment to Operate

• Excavator
• Backhoe
• Skidsteer
• Lull
• Trencher
• Trench Roller
• Tamper