Heavy Equipment Operator
4 weeks ago
At Sherwood Companies, we offer a wide range of civil construction services, including earthwork and site preparation, concrete and asphalt paving, and civil and structural concrete. Our team of experts has extensive experience in rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/wastewater treatment facilities. We also specialize in underground utilities, including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.
Our company has a proven track record of completing various projects, from general construction to construction management and design-build projects, for both public and private owners. Some of our notable projects include urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving, and water/wastewater treatment plants.
Job DescriptionThe Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating heavy equipment used for moving or grading earth, applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, or operating equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt, or other materials. The incumbent must operate in a safe and efficient manner, following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required.
Responsibilities- Keep work area clean, orderly, and safe
- Operate graders, rollers, booms, dozers, scrapers, blades, loaders, etc. to move and grade earth
- Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes
- Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment
- Understand the use of equipment in various jobs, such as trenching, excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading, and finishing
- Become familiar with digging plans and efficient and safe digging procedures
- Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines to work can be performed to specifications
- Operate machinery to perform activities, such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete
- Move materials over short distances
- Other duties as assigned
- High School or Degree or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- 2-3 years of experience in heavy equipment operation in heavy highway or farm experience preferred
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, walk, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push/pull, twist, and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
- Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively verbally communicate, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements
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