Job DescriptionJob Description
Summary:
Caracas Construction is seeking a Heavy/Highway Equipment Operator to run heavy construction equipment on its' roadway construction sites. The operator will run a variety of equipment through the course of a project, including, but not limited to: rubber tired excavators, track excavators, loaders, skidsteers, backhoes, rollers, and graders. Operators must be safety conscious, quick thinking, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Type of Work:
Trenching and backfilling for Water Pipes, Sewer Pipes, Drain Pipes. Excavation and grading for sidewalks, curbs, roadways.
Reports To:
Foreman and Site Superintendent
Responsibilities:
* Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment to achieve production goals.
* Work in conjunction with laborers to accomplish tasks.
* Able to understand and work within the boundaries of a roadway traffic setup.
* Ensure equipment is kept clean and properly lubricated.
* Excavating and grading roadway and sidewalks.
* Trenching and backfilling for pipeline installation.
* Handling, placing, and removing heavy objects such as concrete structures, trench boxes, and steel plates.
* Ability to operate with various attachments, including hammers, rammers, and various buckets.
Requirements:
* 3+ years of relevant experience running heavy equipment on construction sites
* 2A Hoisting Engineer License
* OSHA 10 Certification
* DOT Physical
* US Work Authorization
* US Valid Drivers License
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