Heavy Equipment Operator: Outdoor Work & Steady Pay

PeopleReady; West Virginia; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Job summary

PeopleReady of So. Charleston, WV is hiring Equipment Operators in Nitro, WV. You could start this week. The role involves outdoor operation of heavy equipment, pre-operational checks, and maintaining equipment logs.

Applicants must meet age, certification, and driving license requirements, with background and drug tests as part of the process. Why join? You’ll benefit from a broad network, potential benefits, quick job matching via JobStack, and competitive pay with steady scheduling.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid certification and minimum five years' experience with heavy construction equipment and trucks and/or three years performing maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, electronics, and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Valid driver's license.
• References to verify the professional skills and experience you bring to the team.
• Able to occasionally lift and move more than 50 pounds and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Background check and Drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Working outdoors in appropriate safety and protective equipment.
• Operating a variety of heavy equipment safely via hand signals, radio communication and using occupant safety devices.
• Performing pre-operational checks of equipment as well as basic maintenance on track or rubber tire undercarriage, buckets, and attachments; lubricating equipment components and attachments.
• Completing and maintaining equipment log sheets and reports.
• Performing site planning and setup by assessing jobsite conditions and identifying or selecting appropriate attachments for the work to be done.
• Acquiring and using knowledge of earthmoving fundamentals and relevant health and safety acts, municipal codes and bylaws, natural gas regulations, and the Highway Traffic Act.
• Working cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Continuously learning about new techniques/equipment to operate safely while maintaining productivity.

Job description

PeopleReady of So. Charleston, WV is hiring Equipment Operators in Nitro, WV. You could start this week. The role involves outdoor operation of heavy equipment, pre-operational checks, and maintaining equipment logs.

Applicants must meet age, certification, and driving license requirements, with background and drug tests as part of the process. Why join? You’ll benefit from a broad network, potential benefits, quick job matching via JobStack, and competitive pay with steady scheduling.