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Smith Excavating, LLC (SMEX)

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.

$55,839 / year median in North Carolina

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator Requirements
  • Only Candidates in North Carolina will be considered. Relocation assistance not available.
  • Must be authorized to work in United States
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • 2-5 plus years proven Construction Light & Heavy Equipment Experience required.
  • Driver's License Required.
  • Must pass drug testing.
  • Be safety minded.
  • Willingness to learn. Successful applicants should have the following:
  • Positive attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • Positive work references Responsibilities
  • Generalized Labor
  • PM of equipment/tools being used on crew.
  • Loading & unloading of heavy equipment
  • Flagging
  • Basic equipment mechanics
  • Possible UTV operation
  • Operate Light & Heavy Equipment
  • Compact Loader (Skid Steer)
  • Excavator
  • Bulldozer
  • Compact Loader
  • Off Road Truck Training available
OSHA 10 & OSHA 30
  • CPR
  • Natural Gas Operator Qualifications & Underground Utility Training
  • Light & Heavy Equipment
  • Compact Loader (Skid Steer)
  • Excavator
  • Bulldozer
  • Compact Loader
  • Off Road Truck
  • Leadership/Management Training Job Description Dirt Works Operator Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks including but not limited to material handling, loading/unloading trucks, maintaining a clean job site and ensuring that proper safety procedures are followed.
The field of work can include Grading, Reclamation, new & existing clearing, erosion control and seeding, pipeline coating and installation/construction of various types of natural gas facilities. At times these tasks can involve strenuous manual labor. There will be training, and certifications completed overtime that will be the employees to keep. Although this is an entry-level position with our company there are opportunities to learn and grow within the company. This will be mostly in state, along with some in state overnight required. We usually are no farther than 3-4 hrs. away from our shop locations. Workdays are Monday - Friday. In the circumstance we are traveling overnight the company pays a nightly per diem in addition to the hotel cost for every night out of town.
NOTE:
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to
Commute:
Winston-Salem, NC 27114 (Required)
Work Location:
In person