Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator

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• Excavates materials to dimensions as specified by construction drawings, sketches, grade markers, and verbal instructions.
• Manages stockpiles.
• Performs back filling and grading operations to specified grades for landscaping, haul roads, and other purposes.
• Loads trucks with excavated soils or building materials such as stone, aggregate, or asphalt.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Inspects, greases, fuels, and cleans heavy equipment daily.
• Performs other maintenance per schedule.

Basic ability to read and follow engineering drawings and blue prints. Intermediate ability to judge distances and slopes accurately. Basic writing and reading skills. Basic mathematics ability.

No Degree Required. 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

10% or less

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Heavy equipment operation and proper licensing to operate heavy equipment is a requirement of the position.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment…