Heavy Equipment Operator - UIC Oil & Gas

Heavy Equipment Operator - UIC Oil & Gas

UIC Oil & Gas is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely and efficiently operate a variety of heavy machinery, including bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders, and forklifts. This role supports construction, excavation, and material handling operations while ensuring all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.

Rotational: 6 weeks on and 2 weeks off.

• Operate various pieces of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders, and forklifts.
• Perform equipment operation tasks as directed by the site superintendent.
• Follow all safety protocols and operational guidelines while operating equipment.
• Conduct basic equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Assist with construction, excavation, and material handling activities as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Operate equipment such as Pisten Bully, Tucker Sno-cat, Excavator Drills, Volvo Loaders, and Case Quadtracs (Steigers).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Operator proficiency with a variety of equipment, including bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders, and forklifts.
• Skill in operating basic construction equipment such as forklifts and loaders.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to comply with OSHA regulations.
• Punctual and reliable work history.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of commercial construction practices.
• 5+ years of related experience in commercial construction.
• 3+ years of prior work history as a heavy equipment operator.

• CDL license.

• Good range of motion in body and limbs; ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to handle and manipulate objects and materials.
• Coordination of eyes, hands, feet, and fingers.
• Adequate visual and hearing skills to safely operate equipment.
• Ability to work at heights above 12 feet using ladders, scaffolding, or man lifts.
• Perform extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects over 50 pounds.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
• Tolerance for constant jarring when operating equipment on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to sit in operator seat and safely reach all controls, pedals, switches, levers, and buttons.
• Maintain adequate field of vision to monitor all instruments, gauges, warning lights, windows, and mirrors.

• Work in all types of weather conditions.
• Perform duties at various elevations.
• Job sites may contain light to heavy equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools.
• Presence of people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking in the work area.
• Occasional exposure to bells, alarms, and whistles.
• Possible exposure to extreme cold, high noise levels, constantly changing work environments, irregular or slippery surfaces, moving equipment, open excavations, temporary structures, and general construction hazards.

Mid‑Senior level

Temporary

Management and Manufacturing