2 Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Iola, KS
Wildcat Construction is Hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator Near Iola, KS
Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.
The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.
JOB DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- 401(k) with match
- Yearly boot reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
- Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
- Could operate graders, roller, booms, dozers, scrapers, blades, loaders, etc. to move and grade earth
- Move levers, depress foot pedals and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders or backhoes
- Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment
- Understand the use of equipment in various jobs such as: trenching, excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading and finishing
- Become familiar with digging plans and with efficient and safe digging procedures
- Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines to work can be performed to specifications
- Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete
- Move materials over short distances
- Other duties as assigned
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES
- Work Standards
- Continuous Improvement
- Initiating Action
- Adaptability
- Contributing to Team Success
- Managing Work (Time Management)
- Communication
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High School or Degree or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- 2-3 years of experience of heavy equipment operation in heavy highway or farm experience preferred
CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
- Mathematics
- Operation monitoring
- Control precision
- Depth perception
- Manual dexterity
- Reaction time
- Coordination
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, walk, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push/pull, twist, and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
- Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively verbally communicate, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
Experience
Preferred- 2 - 3 years: Experience of heavy equipment operation in heavy highway or farm experience
Education
Required- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Drivers License
Skills
Preferred- backhoe
- bulldozer
- scraper
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Summary
Full Time
Heavy Civil Construction
$48k-65k (estimate)
01/06/2024
05/27/2024
wildcatcompanies.com
WICHITA, KS
50 - 100
1983
JOHN CURTIS
$50M - $200M
Heavy Civil Construction
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