Universal Heavy Equipment Operator w/ Grading Experience

Description

Universal Heavy Equipment Operator w/ Grading Experience

Witherow Conctruction LLC is seeking an experienced Universal Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for operating various types of construction equipment.

Responsible for:

• Operating hand wheels, levers, and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Grading or redistributing earth, aggregates, or materials for the construction or repair of structures, pads and roads.
• Operating GPS and laser leveling machine to regulate elevation and angle of slopes performing rough grading.
• Fastening attachments or accessories to equipment and aligning depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positioning equipment following hand signals.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure the machine is working properly.
• Inspecting equipment for deficiencies, such as tires, lights, brakes, fuses and fluid levels, and submits report indicating equipment condition.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications, survey markers and stakes
• Signaling directions and warnings to coworkers.
• Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Adhering to all company safety policies & procedures.

Work Qualifications:

• Has a great deal of awareness of soil conditions and proper slopes.
• Judges’ distances and slopes with accuracy.
• Knowledge and understanding of Blue Stake markings.
• Takes pride in craftsmanship, works within precise standards of accuracy
• Prioritizes work to meet goals or deadlines.
• Practices good safety habits.

Education & Work Experience Requirements:

• Experience operating an excavator, blades, dozer, loaders, backhoe, Gannon and scraper.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws.