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W.A. Petrakis Contracting

Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

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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.

$57,466 / year median in Pennsylvania

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Job Description

About the company W.A. Petrakis Contracting LLC has served the greater Pittsburgh area since 1984, specializing in sewer, water, and gas utility work, as well as landscape, pipe bursting, hydro-vac, directional drilling, and paving. The company is built on hard work, respect, honesty, and a strong commitment to employee safety. W.A. Petrakis is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Job Summary:
W.A. Petrakis Contracting is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer with a minimum of 3 years of construction experience. The ideal candidate will have experience operating various types of heavy machinery and will be responsible for ensuring efficient and safe operations on construction sites. Additionally, the laborer will also be an operator on the gas line installation crew .
Key Responsibilities:
Operate heavy equipment including excavator, skid loaders, and wheel loaders General construction laborer duties Proficient in grading stone and dirt Installing new catch basins Storm System Repairs Familiarity with ditch protection and ditch safety
Qualifications:
3 years of experience with heavy equipment operation Experience as construction laborer Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs Pass pre-employment
Drug Screening Preferred:
CDL Experience with concrete OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. W.A. Petrakis is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
Up to $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance
Experience:
Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Export, PA 15632 (Required)
Work Location:
In person