Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Overview

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator who thrives in dynamic, hands-on environments. This role goes beyond the traditional equipment operation. You will play a key role in Marine construction and dive-supported projects, operating excavators on land and on floating barges while collaborating with dive teams. Operators must maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies & procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Position Essential Job Functions

• Perform work involving the operation of heavy equipment to assist in the completion of various construction projects
• Operate equipment per manufacturer safety recommendations.
• Manipulate or depress excavator controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate the excavator arm's speed and direction and the unit's position.
• Use attachments such as thumbs or specialized hydraulic attachments if necessary.
• Perform inspections and daily equipment inspections
• Clean and maintain heavy equipment and attachments
• Observe the operation of equipment or systems to identify hazards and the need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements, and inform the supervisor of any deficiencies.
• Assist on deck to support dive operations as needed
• Don all required personal protection equipment (PPE), including but not limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and leather work boots.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  

Experience

• Five years of excavator and heavy equipment operating experience
• Experience operating equipment on floating barges
• Experience with dive operations or working with divers preferred
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills
• Rigging and signal person training required
  
  

Physical / Mental Requirements

• Must be able to withstand the following per day in all weather conditions (Sun, Rain, Sleet, and Snow) doing physical labor in varying temperature extremes: stand, walk, push-pull, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb stairs and ladders; repetitive reaching, repetitive hand use
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, arms, legs, and feet in precise, coordinated movements to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
• Move in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Use appropriate hand tools (e.g., hammer, four-foot level) and power tools (e.g., skill saw, chain saw, drill) to properly measure, cut, and plumb piling for installation; and fit and drill timbers for installation in the fender system. The assembly and disassembly of pile driving equipment.
• Ability to meet HAZMAT physical & additional fitness ability requirements for the position
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.

If you are a candidate with a disability in need of accommodation in the application process, please contact 206-623-0621