What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Heavy Equipment Operator position at Williams Construction?
Job description
This job description provides a baseline explanation of the requirements an employee is expected to meet for the duration they are in this position for Williams Construction.
Job title
Civil Heavy Equipment Operator
Reports to
Excavation Manager
Job purpose
Assist Site Superintendent in completing all work in a safe manner to the quality set forth by the Company and the Project Manager.
Duties and responsibilities
- Minimum five years experience operating heavy equipment.
- Operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, or grade tractors.
- Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.
- Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete.
- Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites.
- Uses equipment to prepare building sites for exterior site concrete such as parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and loading docks.
- General labor to include demolition, moving materials, and job site clean up
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Communicate with Site Superintendent and follow directions
- Other miscellaneous labor tasks as assigned
Education and Experience
- Minimum five years experience operating heavy equipment.
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Experience with Topcon GPS preferred
- Excellent Industry Knowledge preferred
- Positive Attitude and Communication
- Able to successfully follow verbal instructions
- Excellent attention to detail
- Adapt to change well
- A Good Team Player
- CDL Class A or B preferred but not required
Working conditions
Working conditions at Williams Construction may include normal office conditions. Some positions may include enduring hot weather, standing for extended periods of time on concrete flooring, dirt and lifting heavy objects to waist height and/or above the head.
Hire may be required to endure the elements. This could include being out in foul weather.
Physical requirements
Lift and carry up to 100 pounds up to 30% of the time. When needed wear PPE, maintain a steady pace which may require lifting objects above and/or below the waist.
Employee will be required to demonstrate continued knowledge of this position’s current regulations and requirements. All employees are required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas.
Employee must meet the requirements of the full job description as stated throughout the duration of employment with Williams Construction.
Pay
Travel per diem paid at $160 a day with drive time paid
Condition of Employment
Successful candidate may need to submit to random and/or DOT drug testing throughout employment and successfully pass a background check.
Regional Travel, Monday-Friday required.
EEO Statement
Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Personnel is selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and individual state law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Application settings Application method
Require resume
- Yes
Application updates
- jennifercooper@williamsconst.com
- Individual email each time someone applies.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $160