Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various construction equipment including dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, and haul trucks.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Operates front-end loaders, dozers, backhoes, haul trucks, and other mobile equipment
• Loads trucks and maintains proper quantities of material to be loaded
• Follow directions of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations
• Completes visual and daily safety inspection of equipment to ensure safe operations
• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires
• Follows established traffic patterns avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions
• Ensures that safety, compliance, environmental, and OSHA and MSHA requirements are always followed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment, specifically large dozers in a mining/construction environment
• Able to operate heavy equipment while following safety procedures
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels
• Must be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, and other unusual elements, such as loud noise, dirt, dust, fumes, etc.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekend hours as required
• MSHA training certification a plus

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.