Heavy Equipment Operator – Pit & Road Construction

at Staker & Parson Companies in; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Medical and dental benefits

Disability benefits

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Staker Parson Companies in Tooele, UT is seeking an Equipment Operator (Bauer Pit) to safely operate a range of heavy construction equipment and support road and utility projects. Training may be provided for qualified candidates, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years' related experience, and a valid driver's license; MSHA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
• Math: able to perform basic operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning: apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• MSHA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing; refer major problems to supervisor.
• Know trenching and shoring standards.
• Keep time and material records.
• Understand aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Manage weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate to rural roads; support other jobs as needed.
• Assist Laborer with pipe, utility lines, or roadwork tasks as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Staker Parson Companies in Tooele, UT is seeking an Equipment Operator (Bauer Pit) to safely operate a range of heavy construction equipment and support road and utility projects. Training may be provided for qualified candidates, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years' related experience, and a valid driver's license; MSHA certification is preferred.