Heavy Equipment Operator

Objective and Responsibilities:

• The Operator is mainly responsible for the operation of the Excavator/Backhoe, and for loading trucks while excavating areas.
• This position reports to the job foreman.

Duties, Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Must be familiar with the operation and maintenance of an excavator and backhoe.
• Must have a working knowledge of OSHA sloping requirements and OSHA soil typing. Must be able to dig a slope with the assistance of a grade checker.
• Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to take orders and follow directions.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 100 lbs and perform considerable stooping, kneeling, and digging.
• Must have a full range of body movements including use of hands and legs.
• Minor maintenance and care of equipment.
• Responsible for the safe operation of digging in all conditions.
• Excavate around existing utilities, above and below the ground, in a safe manner.
• Properly checks out, lubricates, and fuels any equipment that is asked to use.
• Loads trucks in a timely manner.
• Able to dig slopes when needed.
• Set up and put away job equipment.
• Assist in the cleaning of tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Report any unsafe conditions, accident or injury to crew leader.
• Performs any other duties from time to time as may be assigned by the crew leader.
• Will be required to help labor when equipment is not being used.
• This position requires extensive physical activities working outdoors in all types of weather conditions at residential and commercial construction sites.
• At times, employees may have to work in constrained areas.
• Employees may be required to drive company vehicles to project sites.
• Job requires working with and around heavy duty site excavation and development equipment.
• Start time may vary due to the needs of the company.

Job Qualifications

• Three or more year’s on-the-job experience on an excavator/backhoe digging underground water/ sewer installation and in various situations and loading trucks.
• Must have a clean driving record and the ability to be insured to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to communicate with customers and fellow employees.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance, 401K Employer Match and Vacation Pay.
Competitive Compensation based on experience.

A & K Earth Movers is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. A & K will review all qualified applications without regard to religion, color, race, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, national origin, or any or characteristic protected by law. A & K encourages women, minorities, and veterans to apply.

Please visit our website (https://akearthmovers.com/equipment-operator/) to learn more and apply online.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $46,000 - $58,200