Heavy Equipment Operator (Utility)

Nabholz Construction

Van Buren (AR)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 公司
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Direct Deposit
Wellness Program with Incentives

Job summary

The Operator role at Nabholz Construction in Arkansas requires handling heavy transportation and construction equipment across diverse sites. You will operate bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, cranes, and asphalt equipment, and support building, roadway, pier projects while maintaining safety and efficiency.

You must read blueprints, perform basic maintenance, and prepare reports on equipment usage. Strong communication and safety records are essential for success.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Heavy Equipment and Self-Propelled Construction Equipment.
  • Rock crushing and well-drilling equipment.
  • Good Communication Skills.

Responsibilities

  • Operates heavy equipment including bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, cranes, and asphalt equipment.
  • Operates equipment for projects: building, roadway, pier construction, grading, utilities.
  • Performs minor maintenance to keep equipment safe and efficient.
  • Prepares operational reports on equipment usage.
  • Operates rock crushing and well-drilling equipment.
  • Reads blueprints and prepares sketches for projects.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge
Self-propelled construction equipment
Rock crushing equipment
Well drilling equipment
Communication skills

Job description

Originally founded as a small construction company in 1949, Nabholz is now a team of more than 1,900 industry leading professionals working together to serve our clients, communities, and each other. Over the last 75+ years, we've grown into a national multi-service contractor offering a full range of construction, industrial, civil, and environmental services.

We are proud to offer you
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Care
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Dependent Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • Direct Deposit
  • Wellness Program with Incentives
Summary

The Operator has a physically strenuous and demanding job. The job requires lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects. The Operator will work in all weather and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The Operator must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way. The Operator mustinteract with other NABHOLZ employees, subcontractors, customers, and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner. The Operator must have good communication skills and great safety record.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operates heavy transportation and construction equipment including bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, cranes, and asphalt equipment.
  • Operating a wide variety of heavy-duty, self-propelled construction equipment for projects including building construction, roadway construction, pier construction, grading and excavation; digging around utility & installing utilities, sewer lines, water lines, storm drains, and electrical conduits.
  • Performing minor maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
  • Preparing operational reports on equipment.
  • Operate rock crushing and well-drilling equipment.
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints and preparing sketches for projects.
  • This job is safety sensitive for medical marijuana purposes.
  • All other tasks as assigned.
Education/Skill Requirements
  • Knowledge of Heavy Equipment and Self-Propelled Construction Equipment.
  • Rock crushing and well-drilling equipment.
  • Good Communication Skills.
Physical Demands
  • Ability to continuously sit, stand, or walk.
  • Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
  • Ability to work in heat or cold, work outside, and work in high elevations.
  • May lift and carry heavy objects 5 -25 pounds frequently, 25- 50 pounds often, and 50-100 pounds occasionally.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions continuously.
  • Work at great heights or outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Some jobs expose workers to harmful materials or chemicals, fumes, odors, loud noise, or dangerous machinery. To avoid injury, workers in these jobs wear safety clothing, such as gloves, hardhats, protective chemical suits, and devices to protect their eyes, respiratory system, and hearing.
  • While working in construction, operators must be especially alert to safely follow procedures and must deal with a variety of hazards.
Work environment
  • Ability to work outside.
  • Hot, wet, or cold environment.
  • High elevations.
  • Job site, trailer, or office.

AA/EOE. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled People Encouraged to Apply

Nabholz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Employment at Nabholz is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Nabholz is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify employer. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

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