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Isaacson Concrete & Excavating
Skid Steer 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.
$54,776 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- CDL Class A is
REQUIRED
to be considered for this positionPAY RATE
will be based on experience. Let's chat!VALID CDL-A
as well as a clean driving record for the last 3 years (no suspensions)- Overview
- You will be driving short distances as well as long distances within the state of Illinois.
- You will be driving into subdivisions that have roads paved already and more that do not have paved roads.
- You might have to turn around in tight spots and get creative with how to turn around sometimes.
- You must be careful sometimes when unloading and reloading your trailers at the job sites. Responsibilities
- As an operator, you have 3 main responsibilities: o Backfilling o Re-backfilling o Rough Grades
- Other things that you may be assigned to do: o Erosion control
- Loading/moving dirt. o Sometimes we must haul dirt away and move dirt around (this goes with rough grades and backfilling).
- You will have paperwork to fill out for every job that you go to.
- Flexibility is a must since no two days are ever the same.
- You are responsible for your truck and skid steer. o Any maintenance or issues need to be addressed with the mechanics and your supervisor. o You are responsible for fueling up, loading and unloading your skid, fueling up your skid steer, and doing your own inspections and greasing your machine. Qualifications
- Class A license, minimum.
- Valid driver's license.
- Previous experience is preferred.
- Ability to follow oral directions.
- Ability to be on the road when necessary.
- Ability to load and unload a trailer efficiently.
- Ability to operate a skid steer, Takeuchi brand, specifically.
- Ability to write legibly.
- Ability to make smart decisions behind the wheel of a company truck and company equipment.
Benefits Include:
- Medical card certification renewal is covered by the company.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
SIMPLE IRA
with an up to 3% company match- Opportunities for advancement