Equipment Operator​/Construction Foreman at Blue Construction, Inc. Florham Park, NJ

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

ABOUT US:

Blue World has specialized in civil construction projects for over a decade, including work on major remediation sites, mining/process, pharmaceutical and other industrial projects involving site grading and preparation, expansion of industrial processing plants and pumping systems, and installation of thousands of feet of pipeline associated with various types of utilities. Our offices in Arizona, Texas, and New Jersey rely on our skilled, highly motivated personnel to deliver success on complex and large-scale assignments and have been recognized for the outstanding quality of our work.

Once you join the Blue World team, we are committed to showing you respect, helping you grow, and providing you with job security and benefits.

Blue World is looking for an experienced Equipment Operator to start immediately in our New Jersey office. We are looking for a candidate with experience operating hydraulic excavators, dozers, and loaders in varying soil conditions, working varied shifts in the field under various climates.

Experience with excavators from mini to 80,000 lbs. excavating trenches for pipes/conduits, foundations, loading haul trucks, light clearing/demo, minor grading and similar tasks is preferred. This position requires a person willing to be a “jack of all trades,” in that operator experience is necessary, but the ability to hop off the machine and work within the crew performing other tasks such as maintenance, prep, clearing/cutting, pipe installation above/below ground, welding, minor carpentry, HDPE fusion and other field construction tasks is required
. The ideal candidate must also have an excellent work ethic
, a willingness to learn new skills, have a team mentality
, and be safety-oriented in all situations and environments. In turn, there are many opportunities for growth, promotion, and compensation.

The compensation for this position, while commensurate with operating experience, can pay more than most due to the need to do more than just operate equipment.

• Construction Experience—5 years minimum
• The ability to operate various types of bulldozers, excavators, and front loaders is required
• Driver's License—Required and in good standing; CDL preferred, but not necessary
• Education—high school or equivalent required; training & certifications HDPE pipe fusion, equipment operation, welding and/or rigging preferred;
• Certifications in OSHA 30 Hr, OSHA 40 Hr  HAZWOPER preferred

• Performing heavy construction and environmental remedial construction projects in line with company standards
• Operate various types of hydraulic excavation equipment—Deere, CAT, and similar
• Ability and experience working with pipeline trenches, pipe installation, site work and grading, cut/fill, liner work
• Ability to use hand tools and construction equipment safely and efficiently
• Taking direction effectively and professionally from project managers and potentially construction superintendents
• Performing activities outside typical construction tasks.
• Occasionally acting as job Foreman, implementing multiple tasks, and overseeing a small crew's daily activities
• Occasionally non-operator work tasks are included daily and weekly that require physical/labor elements
• Travel in TX and surrounding states

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• 7am-4pm
• Monday-Friday
• Overtime is available

401(k)

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision Insurance