Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Overview

Heavy Equipment Operator will assist in the clearing and maintenance of our nation's power grid.

• Work safely while performing civil, matting, or forestry related clearance work.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio.
• Understand operation of heavy equipment.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of properly inspecting PPE (personnel protective equipment).
• Understand when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

• 3+ years of minimum experience operating equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, or forestry equipment such as logging, mulching, or tree trimming.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) a plus.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Readily join storm restoration efforts in times of need.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work over‑time when requested.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle to feel, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

• Team-Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Responsible
• Trustworthy
• Punctual

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Burford’s Construction is a leading provider of services in the electric utility industry throughout the southeastern, midwestern, and western United States. We serve all project needs and offer vegetation maintenance, new row clearing, reclamation, erosion control, access matting, civil/site grading, and more. Our culture values safety, environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and productivity.