Heavy Equipment Operator (NCCCO Certified)

Leeward Construction Inc.; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Employee Health & Dental Insurance

100% Employer Paid $25,000.00 Life Insurance

Job summary

Leeward Construction Inc. seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator with NCCCO Certification in Honesdale, United States. This role involves performing crane and heavy equipment operations on construction projects, emphasizing safety and coordination with ground crews. Responsibilities include operating cranes, following safety standards, conducting daily inspections, and planning lifts. Candidates should have 3-5 years of operating experience and a strong understanding of rigging. Excellent benefits include 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years crane and heavy equipment operating experience.
• Strong understanding of rigging, signaling, and lift planning.
• Ability to read lift plans, site drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Perform crane operations according to NCCCO standards.
• Interpret and follow load charts, lift plans, and rigging requirements.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication with riggers

Quick decision making

Dependability

Job description

Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator with NCCCO Certification is responsible for performing safe and precise crane and heavy equipment operations on heavy highway and utility construction projects. This role places a strong emphasis with crane safety standard, and coordination with ground crews to ensure safe and efficient jobsite performance.

Responsibilities

Operate cranes and other heavy equipment (excavators, loader, etc.) as needed.

Perform crane operations in strict accordance with Nation Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) standards.

Interpret and follow load charts, lift plans, and rigging requirements.

Conduct pre-lift planning and participate in lift meetings.

Safely hoist, move, and place materials such as pipe, structures, trench boxes, and equipment.

Maintain full situational awareness during all lifting operations.

Perform trenching, grading, backfilling, and utility installation work.

Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.

Coordinate with foreman, superintendent, laborers, and other operators on site.

Follow all jobsite safety rules and regulations.

Keep equipment clean and in proper working condition.

Qualifications

High attention to detail and safety awareness.

Strong communication with riggers and ground personnel.

Ability to make quick, safety-focuses decisions.

Dependability and professionalism.

Mechanical awareness of equipment.

Minimum 3-5 years crane and heavy equipment operating experience.

Strong understanding of rigging, signaling, and lift planning.

Ability to read lift plans, site drawings, and specifications.

• 100% Employer Paid Employee Health & Dental Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid$25,000.00 Life Insurance