Equipment Operator

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.

Non-exempt “hourly status"

Job title

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

• 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

High school diploma or GED is preferred

Minimum two years equipment operating experience required

Qualifications

• 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 William’s 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

This position is expected to endure up to 8 hours of standing and walking on concrete or uneven ground on jobsites. Site work including climbing on stairs and ladders.

Seeing: Must able to see to read and follow instructions

Hearing: Must be able to hear to effectively communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers

Sitting: Must be able to sit for long periods of time

Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about worksite

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up products or materials

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds

Condition of Employment

Successful candidate may need to submit to random and/or DOT drug testing throughout employment and successfully pass a background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Top Con GPS: 2 years (Preferred)
• Commercial construction: 2 years (Preferred)
• Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, MO 65803 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person