Heavy Equipment Operators-Dozer, Excavator or Rollers

Heavy Equipment Operators – Dozer, Excavator or Rollers

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment including but not limited to motor-graders, bulldozers, rubber tire backhoes or trackhoes, rollers, articulated dump truck operators, front‑end loaders, or hydraulic excavators to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds, parking lots, airport runways and taxiways. Will perform minor repairs and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials using trucks, power cranes, shovels, or related equipment.
• Start machine, engage clutch, and operate levers, switches, and pedals to guide the machine and control attachments.
• Drive and maneuver equipment with blades to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks and to distribute and level earth.
• Operate machinery to spread, smooth, level, stone, concrete or asphalt on road beds or other job sites as needed.
• Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms and finished road materials according to grade specifications.
• Observe grade and adjust machine settings to correct uneven areas.
• Conduct documented pre‑shift inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects in accordance with company TPR standards.
• Work long, flexible hours including nights, weekends, and outdoor work in all seasons.
• Align machines, cutter heads, buckets or depth gauge markers with reference stakes, guidelines or ground, following hand signals.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities or trucks by positioning or moving loads per crew signals.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment using mechanics' hand tools; report concerns or malfunctions to supervisors.
• Learn and follow safety regulations; be held responsible for at‑fault accidents.
• Take actions to avoid hazards or obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, workers, or falling objects.
• Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies, procedures and regulatory authorities (OSHA, MSHA, etc.).
• Perform additional duties as required or directed by supervisors.
• Perform general labor duties such as shoveling, raking, climbing inclines, lifting, carrying, and loading materials on uneven terrain.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 18 years old.
• Minimum of 2 years' operating experience on dozer, excavator or rollers.
• Experience on multiple machines is a plus.
• GPS experience is a plus but not required.

Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material (over 80 pounds). Position requires the ability to continuously work around noise, dust, heat, cold, oil and heavy equipment. Personal protective equipment is normally required.

EOE. Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities.

Entry level.

Full‑time.

Management and Manufacturing;
Construction.

New Bern, NC.

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