Heavy Equipment Operator at Leighton A White Inc

, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation, Grading, Material Handling, Excavation, Equipment Maintenance, Site Layout, Logistics Planning, Workflow Planning, OSHA 10, MSHA Training, Power Tool Proficiency, Hand Tool Proficiency

Industry

Description

Description Overview Heavy Equipment Operators must contribute, both individually and collectively, to the production goals set forth by the Foreman and/or Superintendent. Operators must be safety-minded, reliable, team-players with quality communication skills and a strong work ethic. Responsibilities Move materials, load trucks and grade as may be needed and necessary. Accurately complete and turn in all daily paperwork as necessary and required. Perform daily maintenance on equipment and tools as necessary and required. Inspect and perform general/minor maintenance and general cleaning of equipment. Communicate effectively with the supervisor regarding repairs and maintenance needs of equipment. Complete all training, testing and/or certifications provided and/or required by employer. Assist Foreman, Operators and/or other skilled labors as may be necessary and/ or needed. Communicate with drivers, scale house, and others, via proper hand signals and/or CB radio. Communicate with the office, as needed or requested, for paperwork and/or logs. Continually remain informed via checking your email and bulletin boards at the office or shop. Maintain a willingness to learn, follow instructions and grow with the organization. Have reliable transportation to and from the yard, shop and/or the office. Always adhere to strict safety standards, guidelines, and laws. Adhere and comply with the mobile device hands fee laws as well as all company policies regarding no cell phone and/or mobile devices during work time. Compensation and Benefits Competitive wages commensurate with experience Medical, Dental and Vision plan offerings Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Company funded Life Insurance policy Company funded Short-term disability plan Company funded Long-term disability plan Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO) 401k with employer match Hours Monday – Friday 40-hour week (+/-), subject to change due to workload, weather, and job conditions. Requirements Qualifications 2 - 5 years’ experience operating heavy equipment in a gravel pit, quarry or sitework operations. Proven ability to safely operate excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, rock trucks, crushers, screeners, etc. Extensive knowledge and experience grading, moving materials, loading trucks, crushing, screening, etc. Proven experience in site/pit/quarry layout, logistics and workflow planning. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from various job sites. Ability to work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions for extended periods of time. Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull heavy objects frequently and unassisted. Working knowledge of various power tools and machinery used in sitework. Proficient knowledge of hand tools and equipment used in excavation work. OSHA 10 certified and MSHA trained. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Continually required to sit, walk, talk and hear. Continually required to utilize hand and finer dexterity. Continually utilize visual acuity to operate heavy equipment/trucks. Continually required to lift/push/pull/carry items less than 25 lbs.; Frequently lift/push/pull/carry items 25 – 49 lbs.; Occasionally lift/push/pull/carry items over 50 lbs. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy machinery to move materials, load trucks, and perform grading in pits or quarries. Maintain equipment, complete daily paperwork, and adhere to strict safety standards and communication protocols.