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Stone Ridge Contracting
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.
$60,755 / year median in Idaho
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Civil Construction Equipment Operator:
3+ yearsDivision/Department:
Heavy Civil Construction Reports to:Foreman/Superintendent Job Classification:
Hourly Stone Ridge Contracting provides heavy civil construction and energy services throughout the United States. We are an industry leader in safety culture and offer competitive benefits including:- Competitive pay
- PTO Program
- Health insurance
- Dental & Vision
- 401K
- Internal Advancement Opportunities.
- Always adhere to strict safety policies and procedures.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor.
- Wear all company required Personal Protective Equipment.
- Use tools in a safe manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.
- Perform daily equipment/tool inspections checks. Ensure that tools are clean, properly shut down, and stored at the end of the shift.
- Maintain cleanliness at the jobsite.
- Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Prepare new construction sites by digging, moving dirt, or compacting space.
- High school degree or equivalent educational experience; vocational school or trade apprenticeships a plus.
OSHA 10/30
preferred, but not required.- Must be 18 years of age.
- Positive attitude and work ethic
- Able to work independently or as an active member of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management Working Environment and Conditions This position requires working outdoors. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to wind, sun, rain, and cold weather. Essential Job Functions
- Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
- The employee will lift, push, pull, and carry objects using abdominal and lower back muscles.
- Requires good manual dexterity and multi-limbed coordination.