Laborer / Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Title: Laborer / Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator for Curtis Bay, MD
Industry: Landfill / Construction
Department: Field
Reports To: Foreman
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The following description applies to workers in the Laborer / Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator job classification:
Summary of Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Wash off dump trucks tires
- Cut grass
- Sweep and clean parking lot
- Clean Office Trailer
- Collect tickets and manifests
- Be trained and eventually operate various types and sizes of equipment such as skid steers, haul trucks, excavators, loaders, dozer to excavate, move dirt, crush and move material and grade jobsite
- Be trained and eventually operate self-propelled steel-wheeled, rubber tired, vibrator, segmented, or other type roller to compact subgrade
- Follow all company safety policies including taking specific action to avoid other workers, equipment, potential obstructions
- Operate equipment in an efficient manner and follow instruction of on-site management
- Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements
- Must be capable and willing to maintain/grease equipment
- Conduct work with 100% integrity and professionalism
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma preferred
- Minimum two (2) years construction experience
- Ability to receive written or oral instructions
- Establish and maintain effective working relationship with office and field personnel
- Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others
Physical Requirements:
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Work long shifts
- Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
- Must have good hand-eye coordination, quick reaction times.
- Able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots.
- Able to walk moderate distances to reach work area up to 1/2 mile
- Able to Enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet (or more) off the ground
- Able to safely operate the equipment (if authorized for that piece of equipment)
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Details:
- Year-round work
- Prior to employment offer, must submit a drug test with negative results and a physical will be administered to determine fitness for duty.
- Dependable transportation is a must.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We offer an excellent hourly rate, 401K Retirement plan as well as paid holidays and paid time off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 – $18.00 per hour based on experience