Heavy Equipment Operator

Job purpose The Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of multiple pieces of construction equipment.
The Equipment Operator is proficient in the use of a diverse range of construction equipment, including, but not limited to Excavators, Loaders, Dozers, Rollers, Motor Graders, and Skid Steers.
Travel is required 50% of the time depending on the job site location.
Job posting for the Heavy Industrial crew for the 2024 construction season with anticipated season start in April 2024.
Duties and responsibilities Operate various pieces of construction equipment used in earth moving and grading operations (ex.
Motor Graders, Compactors, Excavators, etc…) Operate construction equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations Check all fluid levels daily and perform daily walk-around inspection, to include greasing as necessary, when operating equipment Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping, and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating, and stockpiling Operate equipment in various situations, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings Report needs for large repairs to appropriate parties All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations Qualifications Two years of operating construction equipment preferred Experience with multiple pieces of construction equipment is preferred Possess a valid driver’s license Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment Working conditions Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises May be required to work 60+ hours, 6 days a week Physical requirements Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments Standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds Why Work Us? Great Pay Medical premiums paid 100% Pension paid Employee Assistance Program Sign-On Bonus Fifth-Generation family owned and operated company Northern Improvement is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is a Safety Sensitive position.