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.
$27.00 - $42.00
Application Instructions Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people? Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth.
Benefits include:
Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth and Career Advancement Equipment Operator will be responsible to operate multiple types of heavy equipment that could include bobcat, forklift, loader, track hoe, backhoe dozer and other equipment (e.g. hydraulic shovel attachment, concave blade attachment) necessary on the job site to assist with moving of materials, digging holes and trenches, transports earth and gravel, and to push trees and rocks. Equipment Operators will also be expect to perform physically laborer work when necessary. Many of these jobs are not full time, the size of the project and organization of the work determining whether a worker spends all his time on one job or is transferred from task to task as the project progresses to completion. Some workers habitually work in one branch of the industry, whereas others transferred from task to task as the project progresses to completion or according to the availability of work or on a seasonal basis. Workers may be designated according to specific work performed. Position Description Operate multiple types of heavy equipment—backhoe, dozer, excavator, loader, motor grader, scrapers, and more—to prepare job sites, grade terrain, and meet project specifications.
Key Highlights:
Skilled in using GPS and manual controls to achieve precise grading and excavation
Handle attachments, hydraulics, and perform trenching, loading, and material movement efficiently
Operate equipment for roadways, building pads, ponds, and demolition projects
Maintain equipment care, perform light maintenance, and ensure safe, damage-free operation
Work in fast-paced, high-production environments with minimal supervision
Support pipe crew operations and follow strict safety standards
Position Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Have a minimum of 3-7 years of Heavy Equipment Operating Experience with multiple types of equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willing to do laborer work
Ability to work as a Team Member and work in a professional manner and a positive attitude
Motivated self-starter and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
High School diploma/GED preferred.
Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends.
Valid Driver's license
Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken works and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response