Demolition Highreach Operator

Overview

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Veit is hiring an experienced High Reach Operator to join our Demolition team. We offer outstanding union benefits, competitive wages, and steady work with a respected industry leader. This position is primarily based in Rush Island, MO, where you’ll operate large specialty demolition excavators, including Ultra High Reach machines exceeding 75 feet, along with other heavy equipment as needed. Following project completion, travel to additional demolition sites throughout the region will be required.

• A minimum of one year of experience operating Ultra High Reach equipment (75’+)
• Experience with demolition tools such as steel shear, processors, and breakers
• A strong commitment to safety and quality work
• Willingness to travel to various job sites across the Midwest

• Operates large sized specialty excavators and heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in demolition.
• Follows company and OSHA safety procedures and brings problems to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Assists in training entry level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
• Helps identify any underground and overhead utilities have been located/exposed prior to excavating.
• Reviews trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensures any required protection is available.
• Keeps project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions that may affect the ability to perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect company operations.
• May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties as assigned by management.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Union affiliation or willingness to take the necessary steps to join the union.

Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.

The base compensation range for this role is per the union contract or above scale for the union contract. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY