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.
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Production Superintendent, Director of Field Operations Requirements Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Must be able to be flexible with work schedule. High school diploma or GED. Experience in operating a variety of equipment, (mini excavator, backhoe, bobcat). Have the ability to do calculations on load charts using math skills such as the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
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Prior plumbing, HVAC, pipefitting experience. Job Duties and Responsibilities Ability to efficiently operate all heavy equipment on a construction Jobsite Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Requires ability to lift, push or pull up to 75#. The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, in extreme outside weather conditions, with hazardous materials, with fumes or airborne particles, with the risk of electric shock, and in cramped or confined spaces. Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures. Able to do mechanical work (plumbing, HVAC, etc.) when operating work is slow. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Effective communication skills in English (written, verbal, aural).
