Heavy Equipment Operator

SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment on the site. The employee must be able to work 8-to-12‑hour, rotating shifts on all types of pipe laying operations and marine construction projects. Must be able to provide transportation to and from the jobsite(s). Extensive travel is required.

include the following. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Operates a wide variety of equipment including but not limited to the following:
  Cat 385 track excavator, Cat 966 end loader, 50,000lb forklift, rock slinger and miscellaneous small equipment. Must be able to operate these pieces of equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Assists the foreman and crews in the construction of coffer cells, temporary trestle, laying 54" concrete pipe, loading and unloading of deliveries, equipment, and materials via trucks, barges, etc.
• Must have experience with cut/fill operations, rock/riprap placement, subgrade excavation. Need basic understanding of grade control equipment.
• Performs daily inspections, light maintenance, upkeep of the equipment and other incidental work associated with the operation of the shore disposal area and completes paperwork and submits to superintendent.
• Performs JSAs prior to work activity and executes the work accordingly and maintains and ensures a safe working environment.
• Ensures compliance with Manson's Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.
• Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

3+ years' experience as a heavy equipment operator. Must have ability to give and receive, understand, respond and follow verbal and written communications and instructions. Must be able to communicate, take direction well, and work cooperatively with other colleagues.

Valid picture identification required. Valid Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) preferred.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to meet the physical requirements of this position, including:

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on marine vessels in water.
• Able to safely execute duties in and around heavy equipment/large machinery in marine dredging and marine construction job sites.
• Able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, personal floatation devices, safety glasses, respirators, etc.).

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug‑Free Workplace.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Recruiting, 206‑762‑0850, and recr

Manson Construction offers our full‑time employees a comprehensive and generous benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and their families, employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, paid time off, retirement plan with employer matching and ESOP, and an annual discretionary bonus.