Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

Heavy Equipment Operator (Track Excavator) role at Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH). This position supports a wastewater treatment plant construction project in Estacada, Oregon.

• Safe operation of excavator/backhoe/forklift.
• May build level and excavate land surfaces using graders and other construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the excavator/backhoe loading requirements; load charts; critical picks.
• Perform duties with an awareness to avoid overloading, obstruction of equipment movement, working with overhead utilities, etc.
• Operate and maintain window aeration/composting relating equipment. Maintain daily temperature of compost. Prepare soil samples to send laboratory. Change, adjust, replace and/or sludge spreading implements.
• Effectively communicate to all site personnel.
• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
• Daily maintenance of equipment.
• Identify, report, and correct hazards.
• Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure work is done in a manner which enhances the safety of the work environment.

• 1-3 years’ experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, load charts, and procedure manuals.
• Working knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations.
• AWWA and/or large diameter/large bore piping.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Documentation must be provided at time of application.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to understand technical instructions.
• Knowledge of load-bearing capabilities of all equipment.
• Good understanding of fluid mechanics and all of the components involved in these processes.
• If requested, the applicant shall furnish a written statement from a medical doctor that he/she has had a physical examination in connection with the application, and is physically fit to perform the work.
• Required to communicate information, ideas, directions with the capability to perform the task or project discussed.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and with utmost regard for safety.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.

• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Paid Time Off (sick time)
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Construction