Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator# Heavy Equipment Operator Capital Paving - AR - Searcy, AR 72143## Overview Position Type Full Time## Heavy Equipment Operator Capital Paving & Construction is a heavy highway and civil construction company in Arkansas. We are hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for projects in the Central Arkansas area. Must have experience with heavy equipment such as
** dozers, trac hoes, graders, etc. preferably in a construction environment.
**** These positions are full-time, benefit eligible positions. Capital offers a great benefit package including:
*** Industry Competitive Pay
* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Supplemental Insurance Plans
* 401K with match
* Short/Long Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Employee Referral Bonus
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* JOB DUTIES:

*** Operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner under varying weather conditions, while exposed to dampness, fumes, dust, electrical, mechanical and traffic hazards.
* Operates one or more of the following pieces of heavy construction equipment skillfully, safely, and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations:
** scrapers, heavy graders, motor graders or blades, large trenchers, rock cutters, front end loaders (four cubic yards and over), heavy steel wheeled rollers, bulldozers and other light weight, medium weight, and heavy-duty equipment.
*** Routine maintenance on the equipment, to include keeping equipment clean and operable.
* Communicate with foreman and coworkers to the daily job specifications.
* Perform
** general labor duties
** when necessary and work with labor crew when not operating equipment.
* Operate power driven machinery such as
** jack hammer, tamper, or other similarly sized equipment.
*** Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
* Work with powered and non-powered hand tools (i.e., rakes, shovels, etc.).
* Work in a variety of positions throughout the day including standing, stooping, bending at the waist, at waist level, shoulder height and above the head.## Qualifications
* Experience in the operations of heavy equipment
* Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record.
* Must be able to work as a team on all projects.
* Lift/move up to 50 lbs.
* Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed.
* Stand for extended periods of time.
* Reliable transportation
* Willing to travel/work out of town.
* Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
* EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled
** Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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