Heavy Equipment Operator (Foundations)

Veit & Company, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union-scaled hourly wage

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veit & Company, Inc is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in the United States. The role involves operating various types of heavy construction equipment, conducting routine maintenance, and training entry-level employees.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with 6-12 months of experience in operating construction equipment. Benefits include a union-scaled hourly wage, a 401(k) plan, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of experience operating construction equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and protocols.
• Dependable attendance as required by management.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment according to safety procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Train entry-level employees on maintenance and repair.

Skills

Equipment operating principles

Safety precautions

Oral and written communication

Mathematical concepts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or more types of power construction equipment—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. The role also includes repairing and maintaining equipment in addition to related duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction while properly following company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Bring problems to the attention of the project foreman, superintendent, general superintendent or safety director as appropriate.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to the project foreman or equivalent.
• Assist in training entry‑level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties.
• Help identify any underground and overhead utilities before excavating, review trenching requirements with the superintendent, and ensure required protection is available.
• Keep project leadership informed of actions that may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction sites.
• Execute other projects or duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles and ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions standard to heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR certification and the ability to follow applicable safety precautions, including viewing and understanding Veit’s safety training video.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Dependable attendance and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to travel as needed. Must be at least 18 years of age. Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required. Must be able to work 8 to 12‑hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, and be flexible regarding work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

The essential duties require manual work demanding extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear throughout the workday.

Work Environment

Employees will be exposed to environmental conditions near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Variable weather conditions—rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat—are common, and terrain may vary.

Benefits

• Union‑scaled hourly wage and benefits vary by location.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

VEIT IS AN EQUALLY OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY. Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Veit will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment—including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Veit is also committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wish to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Veit prohibits retaliation for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation. Veit participates in E‑Verify and has a Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Veit adheres to accessibility guidelines and encourages applicants to request accommodations as part of the application process.