Job Description

Heavy Equipment candidates will have 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment safely, productively, and efficiently. This job could require pushing, compacting, grading, loading or hauling waste or soil and could require working alone or teaming up with other heavy equipment operators. 

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative of those that Heavy Equipment Operators may be expected to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary.

• Prioritize safety for themselves, coworkers, and all individuals on the job site
• Pushing, compacting, grading, loading or hauling of waste and soil
• Follow site grading and operations plans, read grade stakes and operate in a medium to fine grade environment
• Operate equipment including but not limited to, Excavators, Bulldozers, Loaders, and Backhoes for up to 12 hours per day
• Work independently or with other Heavy Equipment Operators
• Quickly and professionally adapt to shifting priorities, client requests, and business needs

Job Requirements:

• Due to federal safety regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years of age
• Receive and maintain OSHA 40HR HAZWOPER (prior to or upon hiring)
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual physicals as required under our
• Medical Surveillance Program, including but not limited to a DOT Physical
• Successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug and alcohol screen, and driving record check
• Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, running, climbing, squatting, and kneeling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds or more with assistance
• 5 years of related experience preferred (trenching, finish grade, digging around utilities, etc.)

Work Environment:

• Frequent travel, including extended out of town travel
• Frequent work outside and in inclement weather conditions is required, including heat, cold, and humidity
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by established Company Safety standards, including the occasional use of a respirator