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DELTA | Heavy Equipment Operator (Paving Crew)- NE Arkansas
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$53,982 / year median in Arkansas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Delta Companies Inc. is a division of Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas. Delta is a highway and site development contractor specializing in asphalt paving and road construction materials. Delta is vertically integrated, with numerous aggregate locations, asphalt plants, a liquid asphalt terminal, and local construction offices, to serve multiple transportation infrastructure needs. Delta continuously strives to be a model of excellence by working with our customers to provide safe, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. To learn more about Delta Companies Inc. visit www.deltacos.com. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. Mission Delta, a leader in quality performance, understands that outstanding people are key to our success. We offer our employees competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and programs designed to promote individual health, wellness, and quality of life. Main Responsibilities Adhere to Delta's safety programs to ensure a safe work environment. Operate asphalt paving heavy equipment, such as rollers, pavers, and broom skid steers. Have an accurate and working knowledge of heavy equipment. Demonstrate the willingness and ability to keep equipment clean and properly maintained. Be willing to work nights and weekends. Operate equipment in a safe and consistent manner. Job Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have one or more years of experience working in and around construction equipment. Must provide own transportation to and from work. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to climb onto and up and down a machine several times a day. Must be able to sit in a machine and operate it for several hours without stopping. Must withstand vibration from job site conditions, as well as noise from other equipment. Must have the ability to perform physical labor, including standing for long periods of time, lifting, climbing, shoveling, and working in hot conditions. Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Benefits Choice of three Medical Plan Options Prescription Drug Coverage Dental and Vision Plans Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Options Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.