Equipment Operator

Selland Construction is seeking a Heavy Operator for Highway and Development Construction. The Operator will be an essential crew member for various aspects of the construction process for multiple projects.

Job Duties:

• Operate heavy equipment to move construction materials, earth, and rock on heavy-civil construction sites to build highways, roads, bridges, airport runways, power generation facilities, dams, levees, other earthen structures, etc.
• Perform daily pre-operation/inspection checks and complete daily inspection reports.
• Immediately report malfunctioning equipment/components and safety defects to supervisor.
• Complete tasks, assignments, and activities given in English.
• Coordinate machine actions with verbal (English) instructions or hand signals.
• Well-developed ability to verbally communicate.
• Move levers, push pedals, rotate steering wheels, turn valves to activate hydraulic lines powering booms, sticks, cylinders and heavy equipment implements.
• Proficiently and safely operate and maneuver heavy equipment in remote locations, variety of terrain, and ground conditions, tight spaces and around light or high volume traffic areas.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a field environment with inclement weather, extreme heat, dust, and noise.
• Must be able to carry handheld measurement equipment weighing up to 15 lbs. and lift equipment cases and accessories weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work extended hours and a typical 6-day work week.

Experience/Qualifications/Education:

• Minimum one year experience operating one or more of the following pieces of heavy equipment: blade, dozer, scraper, haul truck, excavator, loader on highway construction/mining projects or equivalent heavy-civil construction site(s).
• Must pass pre-employment drug test prior to working.

Compensation:

Compensation package is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person