Lead Heavy Equipment Operator - Civil Construction

Casella Construction, Inc.; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Voluntary Short-, Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Accident and Critical Illll?

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) Retirement Savings with company

Job summary

Casella Construction, Inc. is seeking a safety-focused Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Construction team. The role involves operating excavators, bulldozers, and loaders on complex projects with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, be willing to train in GPS tasks, and participate in regulatory trainings. The position requires flexibility for weekends/nights and travel as needed to project sites in NH and surrounding

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School or GED preferred.
• Vocational training preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• 3+ years of experience as a heavy equipment operator (Bulldozer, Loader, Excavator).
• Understanding of safety rules and regulations.
• Experience with construction jobsite layouts and grading.
• Experience in reading and understanding project plans.
• Must be able to work some weekends and/or nights.
• Must be able to travel out of town for a day or a week.
• Ability to participate in regulatory trainings (First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, Flagging, Spotter).

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Directs and lead work of other laborers and equipment operators as necessary.
• Executes all job duties of Operator 1 without supervision.
• Safely operates construction, excavation, hauling, maintenance equipment including loaders, bulldozers, and excavators to complete job tasks.
• Tasks trained in GPS.
• Practices safety by estimating weights and distances, and by being fully aware of your surroundings.
• Conducts Daily pre and post equipment inspections.
• Monitors gauges and other indicators to ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Maintains records of time worked and materials used.
• Completes daily paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required.
• Requires the ability to plow snow during the winter months across various locations in the state of Vermont and New Hampshire.
• Must be able to operate snow removal equipment such as snowplows, salt spreaders, and snow blowers.
• Must be proficient in handling both light and heavy-duty vehicles equipped for snow removal, ensuring safe and clear passage on roads and pathways.
• Must be able to work in cold weather conditions and perform physical labor as needed.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Driver's License

Safety Awareness

Communication

Education

High School or GED preferred

Vocational training preferred

Job description

Casella Construction, Inc. is seeking a safety-focused Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Construction team. The role involves operating excavators, bulldozers, and loaders on complex projects with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, be willing to train in GPS tasks, and participate in regulatory trainings. The position requires flexibility for weekends/nights and travel as needed to project sites in NH and surrounding