Site Excavation Heavy Equipment Operator (with CDL)

Job Description

Job Description

Petersen Brothers Construction (PBC) is looking to hire a Site Excavation Heavy Equipment Operator (with CDL) to join our amazing team. If you have a successful attitude with a “get it done right” mentality, a desire for a career that helps others, plus work with a growing company dedicated to customer satisfaction and construction excellence, then look no further.

The Primary Responsibilities of this Role are :

• Site preparation, grading and access road construction
• Drive, operate and maneuver heavy equipment
• Operation of skid steers, backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and compaction equipment
• Underground utility installation including power and fiber conduit
• Place and compact subgrade for building and equipment foundations
• Place forms and rebar for building and equipment foundations
• Read and interpret grade stakes, site markings, maps, blueprints, and or drawings to move soil according to defined specifications
• Utilize the appropriate and/or assigned construction machinery to safely, efficiently, and productively excavate, move, and grade soils in accordance with the defined parameters
• Properly set up and utilize grade control devices to assist in reaching the defined grade tolerances
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit
• Use and understand all safety requirements of excavations and trenches
• Perform pre and post equipment checks and reports equipment issues to supervisor
• When required, drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain
• Work with Foreman, Division Lead, Superintendent, Project Manager, and team to ensure job is done to specifications
• Other duties as assigned

You will be successful in this role if your background and capabilities include:

• Class A CDL with air brakes required
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards
• Proven experience as a site laborer
• Possess your own tools
• Ability to operate heavy machinery such as backhoes, excavators, and skid steers
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Valid Driver License
• High School Diploma or equivalent a plus

PBC offers many benefits and below are some highlights that add to the total compensation package…

• Full health benefits package
  
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 4% company match for retirement plans
• Unlimited use of PBC Gym
• Company events
  

If you align with PBC Core Value's, please apply because you would be a great addition to our team! 
Relationships are Key to Business | Always be Learning | Quality Without Compromise | Leadership Defines Us | Do the Right Thing | Have Fun and Get It Done | Act as a Family

PBC is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment and continual random drug testing while employed.