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McCarty and Company Construction
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
Job Description
We are looking for a full time Earthwork Heavy Equipment Operator. Our company is a growing small to mid size construction company that handles heavy civil utilities/ mass excavation/ grading/ and demolition. Our office is based in Wheat Ridge and our construction projects are throughout the Denver Metro and Surrounding Areas. We are a hard-working company and pride ourselves in our work that we provide to our clients.
Traits we are looking for:
- Heavy Equipment Operation Experience (2 year Preferred)
- Experience in mass excavation/ grading/ and demolition construction (Preferred)
- Ability to operate and maintain various types of earth moving and general construction equipment.
- Ensure that maintenance and inspections are performed and that machines are kept in a safe and clean running order.
- Ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment installing utility pipe to include water, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer
- Ability to be given lists and need minimal to no oversites to accomplish your tasks
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at any given point in time smoothly and efficiently
- Ability to read, understand plans and offset grades, read grade stakes, and to work in both tenths and inches.
- Distinguish between soil types, and understand density moisture content.
- Backfill sidewalks, curbs, and gutters
MAINTAIN CONTROL OF EQUIPMENT, BE AWARE OF ENVIRONMENT/ SURROUNDS, AND OPERATE IN SAFE MANNER AT ALL TIMES!
!!- Problem solver with the ability to think on your feet and meet deadline requirements
- Possesses a strong attention to detail and the ability to learn new concepts quickly
Benefits:
- Pay is dependent on experience and skill level.
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401
K Work Remotely No Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
$30.00- $38.