Operator (Earthwork) - Tulsa, OK

Veit; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veit is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to work on construction sites in Oklahoma. You will operate diverse machinery, follow safety protocols, and participate in routine maintenance and inspections.

The role supports training of junior staff and coordinates with supervisors to ensure excavation and trenching standards are met. Applicants should read grade stakes, work with math in field tasks, and maintain reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating construction equipment and understanding operating principles.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions in heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to read and interpret grade stakes and site plans.
• Good written and oral communication skills for coordination with management and crews.
• Ability to apply basic math to practical field tasks.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality per project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment on site or highway construction projects.
• Follows OSHA and Veit safety procedures and reports issues to supervisors.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assists in training entry-level workers to perform maintenance and repair duties.
• Helps identify underground utilities before excavating and reviews trenching requirements with supervisors.
• Keeps project foreman and supervisors informed of actions affecting tasks or operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Reading grade stakes/sites

Math basics

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

• 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.

• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours, including evenings and weekends.

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.

Benefits offered to Union craft workers include:

• 401k, Employee Assistance Program

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the