Bowling Green Paving Prep Crew-Heavy Equipment Operator

Scotty's Contracting and Stone, LLC is accepting applications for a Prep Crew Operator. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. We are looking for long-term employees who are seeking a great career!

As a full-time employee of Scotty's, you will be eligible for many of our competitive company benefits:

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance and long-term disability

Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Retirement Plan (Employer Paid Retirement)

Scotty's Contracting and Stone, LLC is a subsidiary of Houchens Industries and participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Description

• Equipment Operator position on a two-person crew to work on construction projects.
• Able to manually and mechanically grade and otherwise manipulate earth and stone in preparation for asphalt paving operations.
• Uses sledgehammer to drive pins, uses pick and shovel to dig.
• Hooks up trailers, fastens attachments to equipment.
• Responsible for site layout and coordination with survey crews to construct grade; familiarity with reading constructions stakes and operating a laser-level is preferable.
• Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management.
• Communicate with home and business owners as well as the general public when required.
• Opportunities for advancement within the Paving Division and on-the-job training with equipment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Able to work outdoors in extreme conditions, such as cold, heat, and humidity.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Able to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
• Ability to get along with others.
• Positive customer service-oriented attitude.
• Experience in operating skid steer, grader, roller, broom, backhoe, dump truck is preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Outdoor residential, commercial, and highway construction setting, including occasional night work, with exposure to uneven terrain, dust, dirt, and varying weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
• Proximity Hazards: Must be alert and able to work safely near construction equipment & public traffic.
• Climbing: Must have the physical capability to safely climb on and off of equipment that is greater than 6 feet off the ground on uneven terrain multiple times daily.
• Balance: Including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• Vision: 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions.
• Hearing: Corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions.
• Awkward positions: Getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground.
• Heavy lifting: Awkward parts and equipment up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulders, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
  
  

Scotty's Contracting and Stone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.