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Elite Surface Infrastructure

Earth and Utility Heavy 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.

$57,528 / year median in Colorado

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Earth and Utility Heavy Equipment Operator Elite Surface Infrastructure
  • 3.7 Colorado Springs, CO Job Details Full-time $28
  • $33 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications High school diploma or
GED Driver's License Driving Full Job Description Department:
Earth & Utility Job Status:
Full Time/Weather Dependent FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Reports To:
TBD Grade/Level:
$28
  • 33/hr.
DOE Amount of Travel Required:
None Work Schedule Monday through Friday. 7:00am to 5:30pm, hours & days can vary based upon Owner/GC requirements and workload. 401(k) Retirement plan & 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Referral program Elite Surface Infrastructure Overview Elite Surface Infrastructure (ESI) is a growing company located in Englewood Colorado and has been working along the Colorado front range since 1998. ESI is one of the largest construction companies in Colorado that self-performs a variety of services including Underground Utilities, Milling, Asphalt, Paving, Grading, Concrete, and Earthwork for Infrastructure and Infrastructure Improvement Projects in the commercial, municipal, and federal sectors.
POSITION SUMMARY
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as scraper, motor graders, trackhoes, backhoes, skidsteers, excavators, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, or move pipe. May maintain equipment in addition to other duties. Experience required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects. Adjust handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms. Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes. Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work. Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines, ground, or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers. Load and move dirt, rocks, or other materials, using graders, or related equipment. Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, rocks, or to distribute and level earth or terrain. Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members. Operate tractors or bulldozers to perform such tasks as clearing land, mixing sludge, trimming backfills, or building roadways or parking lots. Repair and maintain equipment, make emergency adjustments or assist with major repairs as necessary. Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability. Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors. Operate loaders to pull out stumps, rip asphalt or concrete, rough-grade properties, or perform general cleanup. Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered. Operate equipment to demolish or remove debris or to remove snow from streets, roads, or parking lots. Competency Statement(s) Safety Awareness
  • Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Detail Oriented
  • Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Organized
  • Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Accountability
  • Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Reliability
  • The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Responsible
  • Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct. Self-Motivated
  • Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative. Initiative
  • Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Working Under Pressure
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to commute/relocate:
Colorado:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience:
3 years related experience
Other Requirements:
Valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, and material handling Lift 10-50 lbs. frequently; up to 100 lbs. occasionally Occasional climbing and overhead reaching Continuous physical activity throughout workday PPE required at all times on job sites Work Environment Indoor and outdoor work with exposure to varying weather conditions Equal Opportunity and E-Verify participating employer Reasonable accommodation available as needed
Note:
This job description outlines primary duties and expectations but is not exhaustive. ESI may revise or assign additional duties as needed. This is not a contract of employment. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.