Heavy Equipment Operator

Full Time - Columbus / Starkville, MS

Ideal Candidate:
Requires at least two years experience of the following responsibilities:

• Experience operating in a wide variety of motorized heavy equipment and vehicles used in earthwork and civil construction, including but not limited to:
  • Bulldozers
  • Excavators
  • Motor graders / Rollers
• Prepares heavy equipment by conducting inspections; performing preventive maintenance checks.
• Prepares work by studying and clarifying plans, calculating requirements and gathering supplies.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

• Experience with Trimble GPS or other machine control systems is preferred but not required
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
• Attention to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety
• Able to receive and follow instructions
• Communicates well with co-workers
• Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment
• Previous experience, especially in the construction industry, preferred

We are a family-owned company that completes projects ranging from 10,000 yards to over 500,000 yards. We preform earthwork and storm drainage on commercial projects, both private and public. We offer health insurance, paid vacation, and a responsive management atmosphere. Burns Group offers growth opportunities and personalized skills training to allow our employees to meet their career goals. Our dedicated team of estimators and project managers work hard to ensure steady work and consistent schedules.

We strive to have a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test and background check.