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Ironwood Heavy Highway

Heavy Equipment Operator - Civil Construction

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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.

$59,632 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Civil Construction Ironwood Heavy Highway
  • 2.9 Henrietta, NY Job Details $25
  • $35 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Construction plans
Full Job Description Job Summary:
The Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Civil Construction will operate heavy machinery for construction, demolition, or excavation projects. Pay for this position is $25
  • $35 /hr based on experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform excavation for underground utility installation including conduit, storm pipe, sanitary sewer pipe and water main. Operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment including backhoes, off road trucks, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, rollers, or skid steer loaders. Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation. Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete. Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites. Uses equipment to prepare building sites for exterior site concrete such as parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and loading docks. Operates machinery used to build bridges, roads, and railroads. Inspects and fuels vehicle prior to beginning shift. Performs routine maintenance such as greasing and minor repairs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities. Ability to read building plans related to structural concrete and land grades. Excellent mechanical skills. Ability to follow instructions.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent beneficial but not required. Vocational school training or apprenticeship beneficial.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery. Able to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary. Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.