Heavy Equipment Operator - Earthwork; in ND

Job Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or several 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.

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures and brings problems to the attention of the 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 and refers 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.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent with six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles and ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 10 certification, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow applicable safety precautions, and understanding of Veit’s safety training video.
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
• Good communication skills, oral and written, to work with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates, and ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to 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 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 days, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and 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. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and often sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment includes exposure to environmental conditions, working near machines, and loud noises associated with construction sites. Employees are exposed to variable weather conditions such as rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat, and variable terrain.

The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

• 401k, Employee Assistance Program

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