Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Superior Blasting, Inc. is seeking a full-time equipment operator. By joining our team, we will work continually to balance your skill sets and passions that will contribute to the growth of our company.

Job Responsibilities :

- Operate various equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, skid steers, haul trucks, loaders, trenchers, excavators, rock drills, rock crushers, or hydraulic rock hammers

- Perform equipment inspections, maintenance, and small repairs as needed

- Adhere to OSHA and MSHA safety policies and follow strict company safety protocols in order to maintain a safe work environment

- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment and workers, or falling objects

- Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards

- Use appropriate equipment to dig off a pile or in a trench

- Move or haul dirt and rock

- Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities

- Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed

- Ability to adjust to a variety of duties and willingness to perform any duties assigned

Requirements and Qualifications :

- Must be 18 years of age or older

- Previous experience operating the equipment mentioned above

- Valid driver license with no DUIs, and no more than 3 moving violations and/or chargeable accidents

- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to work around heavy equipment

- Pass pre-employment drug test. We have a zero- tolerance drug policy

- Pass the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) background screening; must be felony free

- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, communicate effectively, keep required work schedules, focus attention on detail, and follow work rules

- Capable of heavy lifting and working in remote, loud, or varying weather conditions

Bonus Qualifications, preferred not required :

- Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

- Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical certificate

- OSHA 10 and Hazmat certificates

*Competitive pay; wage is based on experience

*Please send your resume and a good call back phone number

Superior Blasting Inc. is a precision drilling and blasting contractor with over 40 years of experience serving Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Utah. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, we provide state-of-the-art drilling and blasting services to the construction, utility, pipeline, mining, and aggregate industries. Our team is fully licensed, insured, and compliant with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations on every project.

Company Description

Superior Blasting Inc. is a precision drilling and blasting contractor with over 40 years of experience serving Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Utah. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, we provide state-of-the-art drilling and blasting services to the construction, utility, pipeline, mining, and aggregate industries. Our team is fully licensed, insured, and compliant with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations on every project.