Heavy Equipment Operator

General Summary From complex infrastructure to minor construction, Granite Construction offers a unique set of opportunities to gain experience and build your career. As one of the largest diversified construction companies in the nation, you will have the opportunity to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 401K Program with Employer Match up to 6% Company Paid Basic Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Optional Allstate Benefits Voluntary Plans 7 Paid Holidays Equipment Operated and Compensation Excavator 345+ $25.08-$28.74 DOE Dozer $22.99-$25.08 DOE Loader / Forklift $17.77-$28.22 DOE Loader Backhoe $18.81-$20.90 DOE Roller / Road / Bobcat $17.77-$20.90 DOE Essential Job Accountabilities Safely operate heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel, and other materials. Perform various activities including: road building, fine grading, finishing, sloping, banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating, stockpiling, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching. Operate equipment proficiently and safely. Ensure operation of equipment is within capabilities and limitations. Perform required safety inspections and complete documentation. Maintain a clean and safe job site. Perform other duties as required. Work Experience Must have construction experience / heavy construction preferred. Minimum of 5 years experience required. Batch Plant experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Read engineering drawing. Work safely. Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Follow instructions and meet set standards. Judge distances and slopes accurately. Make decisions based on verifiable standards. Physical Requirements Stoop, bend, and crouch. Use hands, arms, and legs fully. See well (either naturally or with correction). Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable local fair chance ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr