Operator; Earthwork - Tulsa, OK

Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or more types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front‑end loaders, to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard‑surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.
• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures, and bring problems to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Follow daily procedures and protocols as outlined in job orientations and training.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to the project Foreman or appropriate supervisor.
• Assist in training entry‑level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
• Identify any underground and overhead utilities that have been located or exposed before excavating.
• Review trenching requirements with the Superintendent and ensure any required protection is available.
• Keep the project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of all known actions that may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely impact Company operations.
• Perform 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.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions standard to heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.
• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

The work environment is characterized by exposure to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites, and variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. The job also involves exposure to variable terrain.

• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY. Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Discrimination based on 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 is prohibited.

This commitment governs all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Veit will provide reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability or any other protected status. Applicants and employees willing to report discrimination or request accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department.