Heavy Equipment Operator Foreman
Job Description
Job Posting
Position: Heavy Equipment Operator Foreman
Company: Bjork Construction Company, Inc.
Company: Bjork Construction Company, Inc.
Job Brief
Heavy equipment operator foremanwant to join a team that is no bull, no drama, drives it home and works as a team? then bjork construction might be the fit for you.
Salary Detail
$50 – $57 an hour
Experience
Work Growth of 20 Years+ is required
Job Detail
- Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform and document daily JHA’s, safety toolbox topics, and equipment checks.
- Lead a team of other operators and laborers
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on equipment.
- Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed. check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
- Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling.
- Operate equipment on utility access roads in order to improve conditions.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment.
- Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
- Be flexible on the changing needs of various clients.
- Perform other construction-related duties as required.
- Qualifications
- 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. Must have a Class A License.
- Requirements and Abilities
- Must have at least 3 years of foreman experience
- Ability to run and oversee small crews
- Must have the ability to travel throughout the Bay Area with occasional travel outside of the Bay Area.
- Ability to work outside in all seasons.
- Must have a “safety first” attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
- Must possess the ability to operate equipment in mountainous terrain and on logging access roads.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Class A commercial drivers license with tanker endorsements.
- OSHA 30.
- Timely and regular attendance is an essential requirement.
- Education and Experience
- 7 Years of civil work experience.
- Highschool Education.
- Certifications of training.
- Previous experience operating equipment on mountain and logging access roads where you are on steep slopes, very rural conditions and limited access.
- Previous knowledge of earthwork, road and highway construction is preferred.
- Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.
- Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand to operate and repair heavy equipment.
- Must be able to physically navigate construction sites, including but not limited to walking on uneven ground, climbing stairs and ladders.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $50 – $57 per hour
- Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Work Location: In person
