Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer, Excavator, Motor Grader)

Job Description

Job Description

Core Principles

• Live and work by the Golden Rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you
• Safety for you and your fellow team members is the cornerstone of every decision
• Take responsibility for your actions and decisions
• Always act in a way that reflects positively on both you and the Company
• Be an effective and motivated team member by not only working towards Company goals, but personal and professional goals as well

Core Competencies

• Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English
• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties

• Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper techniques for grading operations
• Be punctual, dependable, and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability, and safety in mind
• Lead by example
• Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present
• Arrive at work prior to designated work start time
• Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting
• Restore post construction work to original condition or better
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
• Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification (Preferred Not Required)

• OSHA Training
• MSHA Part 46 Training
• Trenching and Shoring Competent Person
• Rigging
• First Aid/CPR

Benefits

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K
• Short- and long-term disability
• Team Member Referral Program
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• Direct Deposit
• Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Labor Activities- Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders regularly. Work involves frequent shoveling, raking, using hand tools and handling materials in and around trenches or uneven terrain. Requires standing or walking for extended periods and working outdoors in various weather conditions.