Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

Western Lehigh Services; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Lehigh Services in Allentown, PA, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to drive bulldozers, excavators and loaders, move earth and materials, and assist with sitework, landscape and hardscape tasks.

You will perform snow removal, load and offload materials, follow safety policies, report hazards, coordinate with the foreman, and keep job sites clean and organized. Strong teamwork and reliable physical effort are required.

Qualifications

• Operate heavy machinery safely to move earth and materials.
• Follow safety codes and report hazards promptly.
• Coordinate with crew to meet project specs.
• Assist with site cleanup and equipment maintenance.
• Support snow removal and winter operations as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate variety of excavation equipment including mini excavators, backhoes, drilling/boring machines and jackhammers.
• Load and offload rocks, debris and materials from equipment.
• Perform heavy lifting and assist with sitework tasks, landscape/hardscape, and snow removal.
• Maintain clean, organized job sites and adhere to safety policies.
• Communicate project details to supervisor and foreman.
• Check daily assignments and coordinate with supervisor.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Site cleanup

Maintenance basics

Snow removal

Tools

Bulldozers

Excavators

Backhoes

Drilling/boring machines

Jackhammers

Concrete saws

Job description

The Heavy Equipment Operator drives, maneuvers, and controls machinery like bulldozers, excavators, and loaders to move earth, materials, and debris on construction sites. They are also responsible for carrying and loading excavation materials for projects and assisting with various labor related tasks including, but not limited to, performing all duties related to sitework projects, landscape/hardscape, and snow removal.

Dirt Works Responsibilities And Duties

• Maneuvering heavy motorized equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials.
• Loading and offloading rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Always observing stipulated safety codes.
• Communicating with coworkers to explain project specifications, as needed.
• Reporting injuries and other accidents to the line manager.
• Advising the foreman/shop foreman of requisite upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
• Aiding coworkers to ensure that the site is clean and organized at the end of each shift.
• Providing suggestions to refine workflow and boost efficiency.
• Check daily assignments and coordinate with the supervisor.
• Assists with excavation needs including the digging of holes and trenches.
• Clean up job sites.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other minor maintenance work
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
• Assists with loading and unloading equipment and materials.
• Assist with lifting heavy materials such as large bags of concrete.
• Operate various excavation equipment including mini excavators, backhoes, drilling/boring machines, jackhammers, and concrete saws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Snow Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform snow and ice removal.
• Ensure trucks and equipment are properly cleaned and serviced and ready for the next storm.
• Ensure all plow markers are cleaned up and returned to WLSM.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $26.00 - $34.00 per hour