Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Bridgeport, WV
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Industry: Oil & Gas / Heavy Equipment

Express Employment Professionals is now hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators in Bridgeport, WV for a local oil and gas company. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday opportunity for candidates with experience operating excavators, dozers, skid steers, telehandlers, and other heavy construction equipment
.

If you have a background in oil and gas, excavation, construction, pipeline work, earthmoving, or heavy equipment operation
, this is an excellent opportunity to put your skills to work with an established local company.

• Safely operate and work around telehandlers, skid steers, mini excavators, large excavators, and dozers
  .
• Operate heavy equipment in oil and gas, construction, and industrial work environments.
• Load and unload equipment, tools, and materials from trucks and trailers.
• Use proper rigging tools, lifting techniques, and material-handling procedures
  .
• Move and position materials and equipment safely throughout the worksite.
• Perform routine equipment inspections before and during operation.
• Identify and report equipment or maintenance concerns.
• Follow company safety procedures and jobsite requirements.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding workers, equipment, and changing jobsite conditions.
• Assist crews with additional field and general labor responsibilities as needed.

• Previous heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Experience operating one or more of the following is highly desirable:
  • Excavators
  • Mini excavators
  • Dozers
  • Skid steers
  • Telehandlers
• Previous oil and gas, pipeline, excavation, construction, or industrial experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of safe equipment operation and material-handling practices.
• Experience with rigging and lifting equipment is preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field crew.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to meet the employer's background and drug-screening requirements.

• Location: Bridgeport, WV
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Pay: Based on experience
• Industry: Oil & Gas
• Long-term career potential
• Opportunity to utilize multiple types of heavy equipment

• Weekly pay every Friday
• No fees to job seekers
• Health insurance available
• Holiday and vacation pay
• Attendance and referral bonus programs
• Local recruiting support

Since 2014, Express Employment Professionals of Morgantown has worked to connect job seekers with great companies and career opportunities throughout the region. Our goal is to help people find employment where they can use their skills, gain experience, and build their future.

Express Employment Professionals is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.