Heavy Equipment Operator R.S. Audley, Inc. Hooksett, NH Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Front-end loaders Excavator OSHA 10 Company vehicle operation GPS High school diploma or GED Driver's License Construction plans Pipeline excavation Mechanical excavators Following blueprint specifications Loader operation Associate's degree OSHA 10-Hour Construction Full Job Description R.S. Audley, Inc. has full-time opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator. This role is essential in providing support and assistance in major highway projects.

Job Description Summary:

A Heavy Equipment Operator is essential in completing project objectives for R.S. Audley, Inc. This individual is responsible for operating all kinds and sizes of excavators, loaders, dozers and other construction equipment safely, as this individual will be operating around traffic, powerlines, and various other obstructions. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating different kinds of construction equipment to move dirt and other materials on the job site. You must be able to coordinate and collaborate with other workers and supervisors on-site, so clear communication skills are crucial. This individual is also responsible for observing the R.S. Audley, Inc.'s safety standards as well as policies and procedures

Key Functions and Requirements:

• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Become familiar with machine capabilities, limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in each application.
• Operate machinery to perform activities such as excavations, backfilling, trenching, ditching, slope work, erosion control, grubbing, stumping, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean up.
• Excavate for various underground utilities at various depths and percentages of pitch.
• Proficient in CAT equipment of all sizes.
• Experienced operating tilt buckets, inverted buckets, and hydraulic hammers.
• Well versed handling trench boxes of all sizes and shapes.
• Coordinate with other workers to determine dig sites.
• Observed condition of equipment and materials used to ensure company standards are met and promptly report any possible problems and defects to foreman/supervisor.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
• Execute all duties in accordance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have superior ability in reading, understanding and implementing plan designs.
• Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment.
• Previous experience following grades per plan design, and knowledge of grade stakes
• 2 years of experience with GPS preferred.
• 2 years of experience using trench boxes and performing pipe work with excavator.
• Fine Grading preferred
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (sitting for 8 hours per day, lifting loads up to 30lbs.

working in confined spaces, clarity of vision at two feet or more).

Required Education and Experience:

• Must have at least 4 years of experience
• High school diploma or GED; Associates or bachelor degree preferred.
• 10 Hour OSHA Certification.
• Any combination of education or experience that demonstrates that the individual has the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work.

About R.S. Audley, Inc. Voted best General Contractor in the Region by the Cappies awards, we are centrally located just south of Concord, NH, R.S. Audley, Inc. is a general contractor with a focus on roads, bridges, utilities, large site work, and unique structural projects throughout northern New England. Founded by Robert S. Audley in 1955, R.S. Audley, Inc. has become one of New Hampshire's largest, most successful, and respected heavy contractors while remaining a family-owned business. While most projects take place in our home state of New Hampshire, we have also completed large highway, bridge and site work projects in Maine, Vermont, and Connecticut. We are fully bonded and insured with over a 1.2 billion dollars' worth of completed bonded work. The source of the Company's pride is in the quality of services from its employees, many of whom have been with us for a long time. Concerned leadership, a capable staff, and a love for what we do all come together to produce a workforce that strives for excellence. We provide our employees with the right tools for the job. The key to our capacity, flexibility, and efficiency is our carefully maintained and quality equipment. We take great pride in our fleet of vehicles and equipment which can be seen meticulously lined up at our job sites. The best from Caterpillar, Mack, Peterbilt, Manitowoc, Link-Belt, and other manufactures make up our inventory of equipment. We are proud to be an EEO, Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer. ALL are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Excavator:

4 years (Required)

Loader:

4 years (Required)

Bulldozer:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person