Earthwork Heavy Equipment Operator

CW Construction is a locally-owned business with a family approach to everyone who works with us. We strive to provide stability and opportunity for our people and are committed to career growth with a strong track record of promoting from within.

The Earthwork Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy duty construction equipment, such as Scrapers, Bulldozers, Excavators, Graders, tractors equipped with scrapers or blades to spread earth, grade terrain, or move dirt and rock.

$24.00 to $32.00 per hour with potential for overtime

• Drive, operate and maneuver heavy equipment.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, site markings, maps and blueprints, and/or drawings to move soil according to defined specifications.
• Utilize the appropriate and/or assigned construction machinery to safely, efficiently, and productively excavate, move, and grade soils in accordance with the defined parameters.
• Properly set up and utilize grade control devices to assist in reaching the defined grade tolerances.
• Convey information to and receive information from supervisors and co-workers effectively.
• Remain actively aware of surroundings near the equipment to maintain safe operation and distances from potential hazards such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers or falling objects.
• Perform pre and post equipment checks and reports equipment issues to supervisors.
• Perform basic repairs to equipment in the event field mechanics are not available on site.
• Coordinate machine functions with crew members in response to hand and audio signals.
• When required, drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Work with foreman, superintendent, project manager, and team to ensure job is done to specifications.
• Maintain assigned equipment and perform daily inspections to ensure compliance with operational and safety requirements including but no limited to checking fuel, oil, and/or hydraulic levels.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Proven skill in successfully, safely, and efficiently operating at least one or more pieces of equipment such as Front-end Loader, Backhoe, Skid-steer, or Excavator with experience in the heavy commercial, industrial, or civil construction markets.
• Highly proficient in checking grade, reading stakes, and the ability to successfully perform necessary related math functions.
• Extremely self-motivated with the ability to take the lead on assignments as well as follow instructions and work within parameters of excellency established by leadership.
• Good safety history and a willingness to engage and contribute to ongoing safe work practices, such as daily equipment inspections and reporting incidents, as well as strong knowledge of excavation, trenching and shoring safety standards.
• To-notch communication skills with the ability to effectively, respectfully, and positively interact with supervisors, team members, and subcontractors.
• Dependability and reliability with a good attendance record and the willingness and ability to adapt to scheduling needs as required to accommodate company and project needs.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

• Required: High School diploma or GED.

• Operators are subject to continuous bouncing, shaking and equipment vibration throughout the course of their shift. Work functions require the ability to sit, stand, and ride in vehicles for long periods of time, as well as the physical ability and mobility to access equipment, modify attachments, and control cabin.
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