Operator - Diving

veitusa; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veit is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, and other heavy equipment on site and on highway construction projects. The role includes excavation, earth moving and grading tasks, with potential repairs and maintenance of equipment.

The position requires OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR, plus the ability to read grade stakes and site plans, work 8–12 hour days, weekends, and travel as needed. Union affiliation may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow safety precautions.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes/site plans.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work 8 to 12‑hour shifts, including weekends and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment on site or highway construction.
• Follows company and OSHA safety procedures at all times.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assists in training entry-level employees to perform maintenance tasks.
• Identifies underground and overhead utilities prior to excavating.
• Reviews trenching requirements with Supervisors and ensures protections are available.
• Keeps management informed of actions affecting project operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Job description

Job Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or more types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders, to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard-surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

A Day in the Life

Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.

Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.

Follows daily procedures and protocols as outlined in job orientations and training.

Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, or Safety Director.

Assists in training entry-level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.

Helps identify any underground and overhead utilities that have been located/exposed before excavating.

Review trenching requirements with the Superintendent and ensure any required protection is available.

Keep the project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of all known actions, whether written or verbal, that may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely impact Company operations.

Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

What You'll Need

High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles. Ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.

Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions standard to heavy equipment operations.

OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow applicable safety precautions, as well as view and understand Veit's safety training video, are required. Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions standard to heavy equipment operations is also required.

Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.

Good communication skills, both oral and written, when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors, and other business associates. Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.

Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

Other

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug and alcohol screening, which may include testing for marijuana, in accordance with Company policy and applicable laws.

Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, including weekends.

Must be flexible regarding work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Must be willing to travel as needed.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.

Additional Job Description

The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles , hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority .

Benefits offered to Union craft work er s include:

• 401(k), Employee Assistance Program

Who Are We?

Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured-in-place pipelining, and waste dispos