Utilities - Excavator Operator

SMITH-ROWE, LLC; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Utilities - Excavator Operator to join their team in High Point, NC. This role involves operating heavy equipment for excavation and grading tasks in various environmental conditions. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing employee development and safety.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

Telemedicine

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Sign On/Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years' experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift daily inspections of equipment.
• Operate construction equipment to excavate and grade surfaces.
• Perform minor repairs and maintain equipment as needed.

Skills

Safety oriented

Communication

Dependability

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Want to be part of a company who gives back to their employees? You've stopped at the right ad! We expect a lot from our employees, but we also give a lot in return.

We care about our employees by providing an exceptional benefits package. We also work to further our employees' careers by doing our best to promote within the company. If you care about job performance, work well with others, can be accountable, have a positive attitude, can follow company/safety guidelines, are dependable, punctual, respond positively to supervision, you will be a great fit for our company!

Operating since 1983, the Smith-Rowe Team has grown and developed into a formidable construction company. Our organization employs teams with capabilities in structures, grading, utilities, storm drain, retaining walls, sound walls, signage, demolition, crushing, logging, clearing and grubbing and marine construction.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Telemedicine
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
• Sign On/Referral Bonuses
  
  

Position Overview: This position requires relocation or a local candidate. The company does not offer relocation benefits. The position of an Excavator/Heavy Equipment Operator in the Utilities Department moves mass excavation and digs trenches in an off-road environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift daily inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects.
• Operate/drive construction type equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth, concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds and dirt/earth surfaces in a safe manner
• May perform minor repairs and maintain equipment as needed
• General labor as needed
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• 3 - 5 years' experience preferred
• High school diploma/GED, preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Valid driver's license preferred
• Must be safety oriented
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions, communicate tactfully and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public
• Able to learn and comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations
• Able to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to travel and to work overtime when required
• Must be able to pass a drug screen
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must be 18 years of age
  
  

Physical Demands: The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to push and pull with hands, arms, and feet repetitively
• Must have good visual and auditory physical capabilities in order to manage sights and sounds in a hazardous construction environment
• Able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable
• Coordination between hand, eyes, feet to guide equipment and objects is required
• Must be able to mount and dismount off of vehicles and equipment
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds
  
  

Environmental Working Conditions

• All work is performed outside in heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Exposure to all elements of nature
• Exposure to all types of terrain
  
  

NOTE: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Retail

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