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Heavy Equipment Operator /Pipe Layer

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York

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating various heavy machinery, including backhoes and dozers, to support construction and maintenance projects. Your expertise will ensure the efficient execution of tasks while adhering to safety protocols. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and develop your skills in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for operating heavy equipment and a commitment to safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience operating heavy equipment like Backhoes and Dozers.
  • Ability to perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate heavy equipment for construction and maintenance.
  • Perform routine inspections and assist in training new employees.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Decision Making

Time Management

Technical Capacity

Personal Effectiveness

Tools

Backhoe

Skidsteer

Dozer

Job description

Job Description

Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates a variety of equipment used in the construction, maintenance, pipe, and utility repair and installation. Repair of roads, highways, parking lots, and other large site jobs.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Operates heavy equipment (Backhoes, Bull Dozers, etc.) of various sizes and weights used in road, site, pipe, or highway construction and paving.
  • Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, superintendent, safety director, or HR manager.
  • Follows daily procedures and protocols as outlined in job orientations and trainings.
  • Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
  • Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
  • Assists in training new employees performing the maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Competencies

  • Operate Backhoe, Skidsteer, Dozer.
  • Able to grade utility sites with construction equipment.
  • Pipe Crew experience.
  • Decision Making.
  • Learning.
  • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
  • Results Driven.
  • Technical Capacity.
  • Thoroughness.
  • Time Management.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Stewart Companies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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