Demolition Highreach Operator

Veit is hiring an experienced High Reach Operator to join our Demolition team. The position is based primarily in Rush Island, MO, and may require travel to additional demolition sites throughout the Midwest.

• Operates large specialty excavators and heavy equipment used in demolition.
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Brings problems to the attention of project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, referring defects or needed repairs to project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Assists in training entry level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
• Helps identify any underground and overhead utilities that have been located or exposed prior to excavating.
• Reviews trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensures any required protection is available.
• Keeps project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations.
• May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties as assigned by management.

• Minimum one year of experience operating Ultra High Reach equipment (75' +).
• Five years or more experience operating specialty demolition excavators.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and ability to follow applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to drive and operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Union affiliation or willingness to take the necessary steps to join the union.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12‑hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Manual work requiring extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Union craft workers may receive additional benefits under Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment governs all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Veit is also committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions.

Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wish to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.