Skilled Heavy Equipment Operators - Pipe Experience - Tabor City, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Looking for an opportunity to work for an exceptional company? Look no further! Terrahawk Civil Contractors is seeking Skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team. We take pride in providing our employees with a fantastic work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to fostering a culture of growth and development, and our facilities and modern equipment reflect this commitment. As a member of our team, you will have access to ongoing training and advancement opportunities in a fast-growing company that values and invests in its employees. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for working with heavy equipment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity and become a part of our team.

Operate heavy, material-moving construction equipment to excavate, prepare, maintain, or repair civil-related projects in one or more of the following areas :

Commercial and industrial project job sites.

Public infrastructure job sites.

Residential subdivision job sites.

Be receptive to on-the-job training from more experienced Operators; demonstrate a desire to learn and be self-motivated to develop your Operator skills; conduct basic maintenance activities, clean and fuel heavy equipment; evaluate site conditions and job requirements to plan and perform material-moving activities in the most efficient manner; perform manual labor tasks, as directed.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a skilled nonexempt position. Days and hours of work are mostly Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m., 40 hours per week with expected overtime. This position requires long hours and some weekend work.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Essential Functions :

Able to work cooperatively with others toward a shared goal, contribute actively to the team efforts, and possess a positive attitude in working with others as a team.

Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.

Meet performance and technical standards required to qualify for Level 2 position.

Safely operate heavy equipment in and among live traffic, as required.

Wear personal protective equipment.

Follow company quality standards and procedures.

Inspect and prepare equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.

Complete required paperwork including Operators Daily Report.

Perform manual labor such as digging or shoveling, assisting with placement of pipe and material, or other manual labor duties as assigned.

Perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods under adverse weather conditions.

Proactively and diplomatically communicate with supervision, peers, other employees, and customers concerning equipment and job-related problems.

Proficient at reading grade stakes.

Read three views of a blueprint.

Perform additional assignments per Foremans direction.