Heavy Equipment Operator

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Description

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.

Job Details

The employee is responsible for operating heavy equipment used for moving or grading earth, applying concrete, asphalt or other materials to road beds or equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt or other materials. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required. This role is classified as safety sensitive.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

Activities/Tasks/Scope

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
• Operate graders, roller, booms, dozers, scrapers, blades, loaders, etc. to move and grade earth
• Operate power machinery such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders or backhoes
• Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment
• Understand the use of equipment in various jobs such as trenching, excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading and finishing
• Familiarize with digging plans and safe digging procedures
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings for machine operation
• Operate machinery for activities like back filling, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete
• Move materials over short distances
• Other duties as assigned

Individual Contributor Competencies

• Work Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Initiating Action
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

Education/Experience

• High School diploma, Degree or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 2-3 years of heavy equipment operation experience preferred

Certification/Other Skills And Abilities

• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
• Mathematics, Operation monitoring, Control precision, Depth perception, Manual dexterity, Reaction time, Coordination

Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push/pull, twist, lift heavy objects (50 lbs.), handle uneven terrain, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Construction industry

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