Heavy Equipment Operator; Dredging

Overview

Heavy Equipment Operator (Dredging) position at VEIT.

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.
• Follows company and OSHA safety procedures; communicates issues to the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Adheres to daily procedures and protocols from job orientations and training.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; reports defects or needed repairs to the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Assists in training entry-level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required.
• Assists in identifying underground and overhead utilities prior to excavating.
• Reviews trenching requirements with the Superintendent and ensures required protection is available.
• Keeps the project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of actions that may affect task performance or company operations.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent; six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles and ability to operate under varying working conditions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow safety precautions; ability to view and understand Veit’s safety training video.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, when working with management, employees, external vendors and other business associates.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends; must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.

Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

Exposed to environmental conditions, near machines and loud noises on construction sites. Subject to variable weather conditions and terrain.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY.