Heavy Equipment Operator

Northeast Paving Heavy Equipment Operator Western Area of MA01360

Position Type: Full Time Pay Type: Hourly Seasonal Work: Yes

Northeast Paving Benefits

Company Paid:

• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Policy
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Parental Leave
• Maternity Leave
• EmployeeFamily Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident Legal Hospital Critical Illness Policies
• 401k Plan wEmployer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships
• Verizon Ford Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits including Monthly Gym
• Fitness Incentives

General Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator will work in close proximity to equipment and people and operate the equipment in a safe manner. Key Duties:

• Operate the heavy equipment in close proximity to other equipment and the public safely.
• Perform daily fluid level checks on oil, water, and fuel.
• Visual inspection for obvious leaks and damage to machine before operation of equipment as well as safety equipment checks.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

General

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key 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.

Education and Experience

This position typically is not an entry-level job as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Three to Five years or more of industry-related experience is required for this position with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Heavy Equipment Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort including standing is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Ability to lift and carry on a frequent basis at least 50 pounds and at times as much as 90 pounds as may be assigned.
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber, and other construction materials, forms power tools, and hand tools.
• Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 20 feet in depth using ladders or crawling as required.
• Sufficient skill and visual acuity under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Heavy Equipment Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites, such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, and ready mixed concrete.

Demonstrates Safety 1st

It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety while being considerate of fellow employees. Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task. Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task. Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act. Identifies and turns in near miss reports. Asks for help when needed to perform tasks safely. Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Northeast Paving is a full-service paving and construction company operating throughout the northeastern United States. Our teams are capable of handling projects of almost any size and scope from resurfacing a commercial parking area to constructing high-traffic interstates. The work we do includes roadway construction, railway and bridge construction, paving, and resurfacing, utility and drainage installation, and more. Our teams successfully deliver hundreds of projects every year-safely, successfully, and to the exact specifications of our clients.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA MFVetDisability are encouraged to apply.

Blythe Construction Inc. - Hubbard Construction Company - Northeast Paving - Sunmount Paving - Virginia Paving Company are hereby referred to as Vinci Construction USA.

Accessibility

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at:

Blythe Construction Inc. - Phone: 704-375-8474 Hubbard Construction Company - Phone: 407-645-5500 Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC - Phone: 704-375-8474 Vinci Construction USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vinci Construction USA is committed to providing a fair and equal employment opportunity workplace. All hiring and promotional decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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