Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

This position involves operating construction equipment such as earthmoving equipment, friction and hydraulic cranes, forklifts, and hand tools. Duties may also include cleaning equipment, performing routine maintenance, and making minor repairs. All work is performed outdoors and in all types of weather. The role requires someone who is alert and physically able, with good eyesight, hearing, balance, and strength. Crane operators must meet the physical requirements set by applicable ASME/ANSI standards.

Primary responsibilities include safely transporting and moving equipment as assigned, keeping the lot clean and organized, professionally maintaining and cleaning equipment, supporting technicians in completing tasks, setting wood, concrete, vinyl, and sheet pilings for dock supports, seawall slabs, house foundations, etc., dredging using a clam bucket or drag-line as well as hook work, rigging for above activities as well as for other types of material and equipment loads, assembly and disassembly of the crane and barge for maintenance or mobile projects, performing daily maintenance of crane, barge, and propulsion equipment, troubleshooting any issues associated with the crane, barge, and propulsion equipment, safely and effectively operating various types and sizes of heavy civil construction equipment including but not limited to dozers, tractors, scrapors, loaders and excavators, following all company safety policies and procedures, operating equipment in an efficient manner and following instruction of on-site management, following all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements, and completing all other tasks as requested by management.

Minimum qualifications include minimum 5 years' of experience as an operator on Marine/Heavy Civil construction projects, NCCCO certification, TWIC card, proficiency in pre-shift inspections and ability to identify mechanical issues, industry level knowledge of safety and work site hazards, ability to operate both hydraulic and friction cranes, ability to operate cranes performing duty cycle work, understanding construction safety standards and productively working safely, willingness to work out of town and travel to project locations, valid driver's license and reliable transportation, availability and willingness to work weekends and night shifts per business needs.

What we can offer you includes inclusive medical, dental, vision, accident, and illness insurance, company paid disability and life insurance, health savings account contribution of up to $1,000 per year, 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match, employee assistance program including discounts with major vendors & products, mental and physical wellness programs, competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay, career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization, tuition reimbursement program and access to LinkedIn Learning courses.

CSG/SJ Hamill does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CSG/SJ Hamill without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CSG/SJ Hamill. SJ Hamill Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.