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Wrecking Corporation of America
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.
$58,779 / year median in Maryland
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities Include:
- Operate skid steers, dozers, loaders, excavators and other equipment as needed.
- Make judgements regarding the most safe and efficient operations of equipment and attachments
- Perform equipment maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling trucks/machines
- Perform light welding and torch cutting.
Qualifications:
- Driver's License
Heavy Equipment Hauling:
2 yearsHeavy Equipment Operating:
2 years- Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable with own transportation
- Must possess very good hand, foot and eye coordination to safely operate their equipment.
- Requires extensive and heavy physical activity and dexterity.
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task with minimal supervision.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00- $35.