Heavy Equipment OperatorExcavator

Ocean Coast Electric LLC; Jamesburg (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Company Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off & Sick Days

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Ocean Coast Electric LLC is seeking skilled equipment operators in Jamesburg, NJ. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, at least 2 years of experience operating heavy machinery, and proficiency in operating hydraulic excavators. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and ensuring safety standards. An OSHA 10 Hour Certification is required, along with effective communication skills. The role may involve working in various outdoor conditions. Competitive benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with crew members.

Responsibilities

• Be punctual and dependable.
• Perform daily equipment inspection and safety checklist.
• Maintain proper working condition of machinery.

Skills

Operating hydraulic excavators

Communication with crew members

Rigging and lifting

Basic backfilling and compaction principles

Education

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

Rigging Certification

Confined Space Certification

First Aid/CPR Training

Competent Person Certificate for Trench Excavation/Shoring

Tools

Excavator

Backhoe

Skidsteer

Lull

Trencher

Trench Roller

Tamper

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off & Sick Days
• Direct Deposit

Responsibilities:

• Be punctual and dependable
• Have reliable transportation to and from the job site
• Attend daily safety/work plan meetings
• Perform daily equipment inspection and safety checklist
• Responsible for overall condition of assigned machine
• Maintain proper working condition of machinery and report any damage to equipment manager
• Assist in field maintenance on machinery
• Be a team player

DUTIES:

• Must be proficient with operating hydraulic excavators in trenching and pipe installation applications.
• Must be able to safely excavate trench to OSHA standards
• Must be able to dig trench on grade for site lighting conduit, precast pole bases, manholes, handholes, primary power conduit, phone conduit, etc.
• Muse be proficient in rigging and lifting for laying pipe, and setting precast pole bases, manholes and drainage structures
• Must understand basic backfilling and compaction principles
• Must understand the fundamentals of excavator operation in trenching and pipe laying applications
• Must be able to perform daily machine inspections and report any faults
• Must be willing to clean cabs, clean tracks, and grease machine after every shift

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Must have reliable transportation
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with crew members

Position requires the ability to sit 50% of the time and walk or stand 50% of the time. Physical demands may include balancing, pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, carrying, lifting at least 75 pounds. Working conditions are outside and wet, dirty, hot/humid, dusty, cold, noisy with hazards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to speak English and communicate effectively with other crew members and supervisors.

Preferred Education/Certifications/Training:

• OSHA 10 Hour Certification - REQUIRED
• Rigging Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• First Aid/CPR Training
• Competent Person Certificate for Trench Excavation/Shoring

POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO OPERATE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:

• Excavator
• Backhoe
• Skidsteer
• Lull
• Trencher
• Trench Roller
• Tamper