Equipment Operator

Position Type:

Full Time, Monday-Friday

Pay:

Depends on Experience

About the Job:

This job description provides a baseline explanation of the requirements an employee is expected to meet for the duration they are in this position for Williams Construction.

  • Non-exempt "hourly status"
  • Reports to: Excavation Manager

Job Purpose:

Assist Site Superintendent in completing all work in a safe manner to the quality set forth by the Company and the Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, or grade tractors
  • Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation
  • Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete
  • Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites
  • Uses equipment to prepare building sites for exterior site concrete such as parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and loading dock
  • General labor to include demolition, moving materials, and job site clean up
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Communicate with Site Superintendent and follow directions
  • Other miscellaneous labor tasks as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED is preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years equipment operating experience required

Minimum Qualifications Required:

  • Experience with Topcon GPS preferred
  • Excellent industry knowledge preferred
  • Positive attitude and communication
  • Able to successfully follow verbal instructions
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • A good team player
  • CDL Class A or B preferred but not required

Working Conditions May Include:

  • Normal Office Conditions
  • Enduring hot weather
  • Endure the elements including being out in foul weather
  • Standing for extended periods of time on concrete flooring or dirt
  • Lifting heavy objects to waist height and/or above the head

Physical Requirements:

  • Expected to endure up to 8 hours of standing and walking on concrete or uneven ground on jobsites
  • Site work including climbing on stairs and ladders
  • Seeing: Must able to see to read and follow instructions
  • Hearing: Must be able to hear to effectively communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers
  • Sitting: Must be able to sit for long periods of time
  • Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about worksite
  • Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up products or materials
  • Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds

Condition of Employment:

  • Successful candidate may need to submit to random and/or DOT drug testing throughout employment and successfully pass a background check

Benefits:

  • 401k
  • 401k matching (eligible at 1 year, enrollment beginning of quarter. Company match at 1% up to 4% gross income)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (with eligible medical plan)
  • Life Insurance (Group and Voluntary)
  • Legal Shield (Identity Theft/Legal Plan)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short Term Disability