Job Description

Role Description

Responsible for operating various types of equipment including, but not limited to:

• Front end loaders
• Excavators
• Backhoe
• Dozers
• Forklifts
• Skid steers
• Marookas
• Motor graders

To perform construction tasks such as:

• Land clearing
• Common excavation
• Trench backfill
• Rough grade reclaim/finish grade roadway
• Underground utility installation work for various types of construction projects

This role offers nationwide opportunities based on project needs. In addition to your hourly pay, you’ll receive a daily per diem to assist with living expenses while on assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Six to twelve months of related experience in construction; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Equipment Operator certifications as required per equipment being operated
• NCCER preferred
• CDL preferred

Requirements

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Operate equipment proficiently, including knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detecting or assessing problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving
• Ability to operate on uneven terrain and excavate/backfill native materials accordingly
• Stockpile and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsite onto trucks
• Ability to excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA
• Ability to backfill open excavations/trenches properly, adhering to project specific methods, standards and lift requirements
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences
• Willing to assist with miscellaneous labor tasks of installation
• Perform daily maintenance duties such as cleaning tracks/buckets, greasing and oiling machines, and fueling
• Conduct regular thorough equipment inspections including but not limited to track tension checks and mechanical troubleshooting
• Maintain consistent, smooth, and accurate trench depths
• Assess soil conditions and adjust accordingly
• Ability to work in and navigate equipment in varying weather conditions including but not limited to snow, mud, or extreme temperatures
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman that align with project specific requirements

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Employee/family focused culture

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