Equipment Operator

Schnabel is looking for an Equipment Operator to assist with the building of specialty underground structures. Our goal is to find an Equipment Operator with experience operating small to heavy equipment. You will operate skid steers, mini-excavators, grout plants, pumps, silos, and other equipment. As you learn and show proficiency you will be able to grow into larger equipment such as drill rigs and cranes.

Schnabel was founded in 1959 in Washington DC and has grown to become one of the nation’s top geostructural contractors. We are family owned and operated with a focus on safety, quality of work, and growth. With a national footprint it’s sometimes difficult to maintain the small company feel, but we’ve been successful in preserving that part of our culture. Our field employees are the foundation of our success and are celebrated regularly.

• Be responsible for safe and proper operation of equipment
• Follow all of Schnabel’s safety regulations
• Complete inspection and maintenance logs, and documentation as required
• Clean equipment and maintain in proper working condition
• Work closely with site leadership to ensure that scope of work is being met within a timely schedule
• Manage your scope of work appropriately to minimize job cost
• Always wear appropriate PPE as assigned by job site supervisor
• Travel with crews within a regional area

• Proven ability to operate mentioned equipment proficiently and safely
• Minimum of 2 years of documented experience operating equipment proficiently
• High level of focus in a construction environment that is very busy and noisy
• Ability to lift and carry 80 pounds of materials over rough terrain
• Regional travel and the ability to stay out of town frequently
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Driver’s license and a safe driving record – preferably with CDL

Pay will be based on local union wage scales.

Schnabel is a union contractor and as such, your benefits are made available based on your union affiliation. Through hard work and reliability there will be opportunities to advance within the company.

Entry level

Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Construction

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