Heavy Equipment Operator - Syracuse

D.A. Collins Companies; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Syracuse, NY. The role involves operating various heavy machinery, adhering to safety protocols, and working flexible hours. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in heavy highway construction. Excellent benefits are offered, including health and dental insurance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-funded Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in Heavy Highway Construction and/or Site Work preferred.
• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen.
• Current OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 card holders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean job site.
• Perform material handling and storage.
• Work in extreme weather conditions.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excavator

Loader

Dozer

Roller

Skid steer

Job description

D.A. Collins Companies

Heavy Equipment Operator - Syracuse

Syracuse, New York
United States

The D.A. Collins Family of Companies has brought safety, quality and productivity to industrial, infrastructure, highway, and bridge construction for over 75 years. We are seeking a reliable individual for a position as a Heavy Equipment Operator - Syracuse to join a dedicated and hard-working team in Syracuse, New York.If you are serious about your next job, D.A. Collins Family of Companies is an ideal place to grow your career.

Great benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and a company-funded retirement plan. Please include your résumé and cover letter with your application.

Upon acceptance of offer, we will coordinate new hire paperwork and pre-employment substance abuse screening (Drug Free Employer).

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Following safety rules, regulations and procedures is mandatory
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate potential hazards
• Perform material handling and storage
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours when required, some weekends and possible night work
• Be flexible and able to take and follow orders in an independent or group setting
• Have the ability to work in extreme weather conditions

The successful candidate will have the ability to operate equipment including but not limited to:

• Excavator
• Loader
• Dozer(GPS Preferred)
• Roller
• Skid steer

Essential functions of the position:

• Perform a variety of tasks that will include having to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods of time, stretch, walk, climb and bend under potentially adverse field conditions and be able to perform visual tasks such as back up spotting and hear and react to back up alarms, per safety protocol

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Heavy Highway Construction and/or Site Work preferred
• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen (Drug Free Employer)
• Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to report to work on time
• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be willing to travel to jobsites in possible remote locations
• Must have reliable and punctual attendance
• Current OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 card holders preferred
• Ability to orally communicate with all workers and representatives on job site

Compensation:

Competitive wage commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and vision insurance with a company-funded retirement plan.

Salary Range $46,400 - $120,000

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, overtime when applicable, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.