Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
Impactful Role
Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Company: New Terrain Grading
Company: New Terrain Grading
Experience
Career Trajectory is required
Job Detail
- Can maintain, and safely and efficiently operate with no oversite the following specific equipment at a minimum. Skid steers for fine grading, forks usage for loading and unloading
- Mini Excavators for erosion control, trenching, and Find Grading
- Compaction Equipment for meeting specified compaction requirement
- Offroad Trucks for haul off or moving material on site
- Dozer: Has ability to rough grade and push mass dirt. General Knowledge of operation of GPS Systems
- Excavator: Can Load trucks and excavate to rough Grade Competent person Training on Trenching, Rigging, and equipment to be operated
- Read entire equipment manual on equipment to operate and assessment conducted by supervisor
- The safe operation of company owned equipment under general supervision
- Daily and Monthly maintenance and inspections
- Ensure safety rules and environmental regulations are followed at all times
- Ability to read/use GPS technology in equipment
- Enforce safety procedures and follow all jobsite safety requirements from job to job
- Notifying supervisor of routine maintenance
- Keeping equipment clean and free of trash
- Train others as necessary when time allows
- Reading and understanding survey grade stakes.
- SKILLS ABILITIES:
- Must be able to withstand the physical requirements of the job (standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., etc.)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Running heavy equipment (dozer, track hoe, skid steer, and mini excavator)
- Rough grading, fine grading and backfill of various items
- Reading civil drawings, phases of work, specifications, and CEPSI Reports
- Experience laying storm drainage is a plus
- Has the skills to mentor and train other levels of heavy equipment operators and skilled labor
- Must possess the ability to think critically and problem solve
- Ability to work individually or in teams
- Positive, can-do attitude
- CDL A is a plus, but not required
- BENEFITS:
- Employer-paid benefits option package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Paid time off and Paid Holidays
- Parental leave
- Clothing Allowance
- Gym Reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Life Coach
- Wellness Program
- Life insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Growth opportunities
- Much more!
