We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator who is efficient, safety-minded for industrial, commercial and residential excavation projects. Applicants should have residential and commercial excavation industry experience and access to reliable transportation. We offer a consistent work schedule, provide tools, paid holidays, insurance benefits, 401(k) and matching program and competitive pay. The ideal candidates will have the ability to read and understand civil and architectural drawings, work well with a team of other operators and laborers, communicate clear directions and project details to other site team members and project management, be capable of working with minimal oversight and also be able to follow directions closely. Additionally, he or she should be familiar with construction, excavation and pipeline safety standards and procedures to ensure project security. High school diploma or GED preferred.
Heavy Equipment Operator Duties:
- Operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid loaders and excavators for bulk earth moving, trench and building excavation and grading.
- Inspecting, cleaning, lubricating and refilling equipment.
- Laboring when needed.
- Picking up materials as needed with a pickup and bumper-pull trailer.
Heavy Equipment Operators Skills:
- Ability to accurately read blueprints and calculate grades.
- Proficient in Excavating Equipment operation.
- Effective communication skills.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds and stand for an eight-hour work shift.
- Enjoys working outside.
- Committed to quality, safety and communication.
- Team-oriented and self-motivated.
- Background check required.
- Drug and alcohol screening required.
Screening Questions:
- Can you reliably commute to our Headquarters in Reading, PA on a Daily Basis?
- Have you earned a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent?
- Can you work Overtime if necessary?
- How many years of experience as a Construction Laborer do you have?
- 1 or less
- 2-4
- 5+
- Do you have any other experience or qualifications that would you the best candidate for this position?
initiative for continuing professional growth and taking on additional responsibilities. This person should enjoy Irish Creek is a growing Construction Company and offers internal growth opportunities for persons showing initiative for continuing professional growth and taking on additional responsibilities. This person should enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing, family-oriented company. We offer a competitive salary, excellent PPO Health Benefits Package, 401(k) & matching program, paid holidays, and vacation time after the probationary period.
A note about our Health Benefits: we offer an excellent PPO Blue Plan that includes a 5000/10000 deductible. If the employee and/or family is included in the offered benefits package and uses more than half of the deducible, Irish Creek will reimburse the second half of the deductible to the employee.
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