Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator/Dozer

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services; Irondale (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Telehealth and wellness programs

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Responsibilities include excavator operation and bulldozer/grader tasks, with attention to safety, accuracy, and efficient earthwork. Strong knowledge of related rules and ability to read manuals is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and related regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Must maintain acceptable attendance per handbook.
• Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Operates excavator to dig holes and trenches and move earth, gravel and other materials.
• Operates bulldozer/grader to level and distribute soil and clear right of way, using GPS grade tech when available.

Skills

EPA/OSHA/MSHA rules

Safety documentation

Report drafting

Attendance

Meticulous work

Job description

Overview

Saiia Construction, a MasTec company, is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators in Irondale, AL. Looking for experienced Excavator and Dozer operators for a new project.

Responsibilities

Excavator Operation

• Operates excavator, which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel, and other such materials in stockpiles or transport trucks. Starts engine, moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel or other attachments. Uses bucket to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks. May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.

Bulldozer - Grader Operator

• Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, industrial byproducts, and other such materials. Also used to push or clear trees and rocks which is preparatory to diverse types of constructing projects. On occasion fastens attachments to bulldozer or grader with clevis or wedge-pin hitches. Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver bulldozer or grader and raise, lower, and tilt the blade and diverse types of attachments to clear right of way. Feels levers and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut. Operates bulldozer or grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified or designed grade or elevation. May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook.
• Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 10-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• Reach Above: Occasionally
• Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
• Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously
• Vision Abilities: Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing Abilities: Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and alarms; radio, and phone communications.

What\'s in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan