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Sequoia Services

Heavy Equipment Operator Dozer / Excavator

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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.

$57,198 / year median in West Virginia

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

This full-time position is responsible for operating several types of construction equipment such as excavators and bulldozers, loaders, rollers to excavate, move, grade, and load material.
Skills/Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in construction, Job Knowledge, Ability to attain certifications as required, Fit for
Duty Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Proficient in safe operation of CAT bulldozers (CAT D5-D8) and CAT excavators (CAT 320-349) Experience with Construction GPS systems such as Trimble and TopCon is a plus Operate excavators to safely and efficiently load on-road and off-road trucks Operate bulldozer controls to regulate height and angle of the blade and lower ripper to loosen packed soil to permit grading Feel levers and listen to equipment sounds to determine depth of the cut Operate bulldozer in successive passes over construction surface to raise and lower terrain to specified grade, following markings on grade stakes, hand signals or GPS controls. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs. Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities. Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects. Prepares equipment by conducting operator inspections; performing preventive maintenance checks. Prepares work by studying and clarifying instructions and diagrams; calculating requirements; gathering supplies. Accomplishes work by operating equipment; observing varying conditions; adjusting equipment controls, ability to understand grade and apply it. Coordinate machine actions with other activities, position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members Accomplishes operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Sequoia Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, or because he or she is a protected veteran. We are a Drug Free Workplace Employer, and all employees in a safety sensitive position are subject to new-hire and random drug testing. We utilize the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of potential employees. Background checks are performed at the time of hire (criminal convictions are not an automatic ban from employment).