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Equipment Operator
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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
Job ID:
528129 Marion County Paving is a part of APAC-Central, Inc. APAC-Central, Inc. is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!- Check out this great opportunity
- What we offer
Pay:
$23-$25 an hour, depending on experience $1,500 sign-on bonus Comprehensive health insurance Dental insurance Vision (eye) insurance 401(k) retirement plan Generous paid time off Support for professional growth and well-being Key Responsibilities Operate a variety of construction equipment and machinery-such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and backhoes-efficiently and safely across different job sites. Follow all company policies andOSHA/MSHA
safety regulations. Report issues or incidents promptly to supervisors or management. Adhere to daily assignments and project expectations from the Foreman. Perform minor maintenance on equipment and report major problems. Complete daily equipment inspections and required documentation. Help train less-experienced team members in equipment operation, servicing, and repair. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Carry out other tasks as assigned. Qualifications Ability to perform all essential functions of the job to a satisfactory standard. High School diploma or GED preferred, but not mandatory. 1-2 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Work Requirements Minimum age:
18 years. Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check. Must comply with all company safety protocols and procedures. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and support co-workers and supervisors as needed. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license per state requirements (DL/CDL, Class A and/or B, with potential hazmat and tanker endorsements). A current DOT Medical Card is advantageous but not mandatory. Willingness to travel and work at remote job sites, including possible overnight stays. Flexibility to work nights and weekends as project demands arise. Required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shields and safety (hard toe) shoes in designated areas, per OSHA/MSHA and company guidelines. Full compliance with OSHA and/or MSHA regulations is mandatory. Knowledge and Skills Proficient in operating heavy and complex construction equipment. Understanding of construction materials, methods, and tools. Awareness of hazards and safety measures related to equipment operation and construction sites. Familiarity with trenching and shoring standards. Ability to perform safe, skilled operation of equipment in varied and challenging conditions, exercising sound judgment. Competency in reading, writing, and basic math for record-keeping and understanding blueprints or job documents. Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions, and to communicate effectively. Physical & Work Environment Requirements- Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
- Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs. as needed.
- Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
- Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
- Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.