Industrial Civil Construction Contractor specializing in structural concrete and sitework/earthwork looking for Heavy Equipment Operators (Backhoe, Excavator, Roller, Dozer, Rough Terrain Forklift, etc.).
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent/Foreman a Heavy Equipment Operator will carry out assignments related to operation of heavy equipment in relation to the following areas:
Responsibilities and Duties
Is Responsible for Lay-Outs
Sets-up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade.
Sets-up and uses a Slope laser to ensure a sloping grade.
Is Responsible for Fine Grade
Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks.
Ensures proper grade is obtained
Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock.
Completes Trenching & Pit Excavations
Controls and maintains lay-out lines during excavation.
Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation.
Determines what type of lay-back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils.
Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions.
Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment setting.
Determines what type of equipment is needed.
Completes Finishing Applications and Hoisting
Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction.
Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction.)
Benefits and Perks
GR Birdwell Constructionoffers:
health care for employee and family and after one year of employment pays employee portion of health care cost