Heavy Equipment Operator - Hickory, NC

The Caton Companies; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401K Program with company match

80 hours of accrued Paid time Off (PTO)

401K with company match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for a bridge/roadway project in Hickory, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will operate various heavy equipment like bulldozers and backhoes and ensure proper maintenance and safety compliance. Competitive compensation and benefits include health insurance and a 401K program with company match.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment.
• Valid CDL License preferred.
• Valid CDL license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate contractor equipment for moving and grading dirt.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Excavator operation

Dozer operation

Heavy equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Bulldozer operation

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL license (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Caton Construction Group, one of the Caton Companies, corporate offices in Troy, VA, and Cary, NC, is growing! Currently seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for our bridge/roadway project in Catawba County, North Carolina (Hickory). We particularly seek qualified excavator & dozer operators. Starting pay is competitive and based on skills and experience. The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and properly maintains the equipment on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Works with and assists in moving and grading dirt, digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a bulldozer, backhoe, road grader or front-end loader.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full-time. Normal days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7: a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with time provided for lunch. Hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel / Driving

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Driver’s license is required.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Four years’ experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment.

Preferred Education and Experience

Valid CDL License.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• FSA Program
• 401K Program with 4% company match
• 8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday
• 80 hours of accrued Paid time Off (PTO) the first year

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.