Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

Locally owned and operated, Granite Excavation turns ambitious visions into reality. We're a trusted partner in road construction, excavation, trenching, land development, and more, serving the Boise area, the Treasure Valley, and surrounding counties. As one of the region's largest and most respected heavy civil construction companies, we specialize in earthmoving, underground utilities, paving, and concrete structures across both public and private sectors.

We also deliver turnkey general contracting solutions and lead complex public works projects from start to finish. At our core, we're builders of infrastructure, communities, and long-term partnerships.

Granite Excavation has been voted a Top Company in the Boise Valley four years running - and for good reason. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and real opportunities for growth. You won't just have a job here... you'll build a career. Our team provides hands-on training, ongoing support, and a work environment where people show up for each other.

We work hard, take pride in what we do, and foster a positive team culture.

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner;
  Trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors and other pieces of equipment
• Clean, store and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures
• Communicate with residents and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner, including receiving complaints about schedules and levels and quality of service (creating notes and reports of complaints and responding in a courteous and respectful manner)
• Follow direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite
• Participate in routine and preventative maintenance, keep accurate maintenance records, and provide Foreman with updates of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
• Participate in routine maintenance
• Practice workplace safety at all times
• Maintain inventory
• Ensure access to houses, water supply and waste sites
• Maintain easements
• Perform pre-winter, winter, spring and summer maintenance on roads
• Use equipment for snow removal
• Use equipment to level roads and ensure proper drainage
• Operating equipment safely and efficiently by following proper loading and unload procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Bonuses

• Valid State of Idaho drivers license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Verifiable work history (at least 2 years in Heavy Equipment or similar)
• High school diploma or GED is desired but not required
• First Aid & CPR Certified is desired but not required
• Ability to effectively communicate with team, supervisors, vendors, clients, and general community

• knowledge of truck and equipment safety
• knowledge of water, sewer and truck operation
• knowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, excavators, snow blowers and other pieces of heavy equipment
• knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
• knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques
• knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• knowledge of record keeping system
• knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures

• ability to operate single axle trucks in a safe and responsible manner
• ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• client service and public interaction skills
• team building
• analytical and problem solving skills
• decision making skills
• effective verbal and listening communications skills
• ability to communicate effectively in English and Dogrib
• ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records
• stress management skills
• time management skills

• be honest and trustworthy
• be respectful
• possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• be flexible
• demonstrate sound work ethics
• deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner

The Heavy Equipment Operator has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects. The Heavy Equipment Operator will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both…