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Forward Contractors of Wisconsin Inc
Wheeled excavator 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.
$57,422 / year median in Wisconsin
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and safety-conscious Wheeled Excavator Operator to join our construction team. In this role, you will operate heavy-duty wheeled excavators and other support equipment, to perform concrete removals, excavation, and backfill work across various construction sites. Forward is a Southeast WI based construction company which provides infrastructure work for local Municipalities. The work area which we construct projects is as follows; East is Lake Michigan, West is Madison, South is the state line, and North is Oshkosh. The Company excels in walk and pavement repairs but does a wide range of work from large excavation to tuck pointing. We believe in working Monday through Friday and having our weekends for family, faith and fun. We are Looking for an experienced operator. Candidates will be expected to have knowledge of; rubber tire excavators, skid steers, concrete breakers, frontend loaders, tracked loaders, and some rented misc. equipment. CDL experience driving lowboys and dump trucks is a plus. For certain personal this will be year-round work, depending on experience. Qualifications;
- 2 years' experience
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Safety oriented
- Punctual and reliable
- Detailed oriented
- Positive, courteous and helpful
- Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills Benefits;
- Wages $35 to $40 depending on experience
- Full time employment
- Day shift
- Home every night
- Dedicated service vehicle
- Great pay and overtime
- Health and pension to be discussed is highly desirable Join us in building the future!