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Vance Brothers Inc
Equipment Operator 1 - Goddard, KS
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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.
$55,427 / year median in Kansas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
We are Pavement Preservation Group (PPG) , a dynamic and growing pavement preservation company. Pavement Preservation Group is a national platform of leading asphalt and pavement preservation companies, united by a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. With more than 100 years of combined experience, our portfolio of best-in-class operators delivers superior results through advanced techniques and trusted local execution. Overview The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment for road construction purposes. Duties include but may not be limited to, the following positions: Equipment Operator, Roller Operator (Self-Propelled, Asphalt), Skid Steer, and Power Broom. Essential Job Functions Safely and efficiently operate a variety of heavy equipment in road construction settings. Perform Daily Equipment Checklists and ensure the equipment is in good running order. Communicate with Project Supervisor as to the daily job specifications. Ability to follow directions and communicate clearly with supervisors, co-workers and the general public. Ensure a safe working environment in compliance with all Company safety policies and procedures. Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices. Perform flagging duties to safely help the general public through work zones. Perform general labor tasks as required. Perform essential job functions and other duties as assigned.