Heavy Equipment Operator (Quarry)

Allan Myers Inc.; Elk Mills (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers is seeking a dedicated equipment operator in Maryland to join a team of professionals. Learn and grow within our company; we promote from within and provide great benefits.

This non-exempt position operates heavy machinery such as backhoes, pavers, dozers, tractors and graders to perform tasks including paving, excavating, laying pipe, and dirt grading, with a focus on safety and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of equipment operating experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) a plus.
• Related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs equipment maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines.
• Adjusts hand levers and depresses pedals to operate equipment and control attachments such as blades, buckets, and swing booms.
• Discusses plans for the day’s work with field manager, reviews blueprints if necessary and determines best method of getting assigned work done safely, accurately, and on time.
• Make judgments regarding the most efficient operations of equipment and attachments.
• Compliance with Allan Myers Policies including but not limited to: Equipment repair / maintenance procedures and Operator Safety Standards, Safety, Safety, Safety!,“Home Safe Tonight” and related policies

Skills

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Allan Myers is looking for a dedicated, hard-working equipment operator to join our team of professionals. Learn and grow within our company; we promote from within and provide great benefits.

Hourly Range

• $25.00 - $28.00 based on experience.

Excavator and Dozer Experience Preferred.

This non-exempt position operates one or more types of heavy construction equipment such as: backhoes, pavers, dozers, tractor pans and graders to perform various tasks (e.g. paving, excavating, laying pipe, moving and grading dirt, etc.). Responsible for safe operation of machines, maintenance, and upkeep of equipment.

• Performs equipment maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines.
• Adjusts hand levers and depresses pedals to operate equipment and control attachments such as blades, buckets, and swing booms.
• Discusses plans for the day's work with field manager, reviews blueprints if necessary and determines best method of getting assigned work done safely, accurately, and on time.
• Make judgments regarding the most efficient operations of equipment and attachments.
• Compliance with Allan Myers Polices including but not limited to.
  • Equipment repair / maintenance procedures and Operator Safety Standards
  • Safety, Safety, Safety!
  • “Home Safe Tonight” and related policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of equipment operating experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) a plus.
• Related work experience required.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.