Heavy Equipment Operator / Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

As a Heavy Equipment Operator / Team Lead, you will be a versatile team member responsible for operating heavy equipment, driving commercial vehicles, and leading a team in the field. We are a small team that depend on each other to stay safe and get the job done. No slacking - everyone contributes to get the job done. The job can be physically demanding. Maintaining good health is important to job performance.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Manual transmission experience a must. Will be tested prior to employment.
• Able to safely and efficiently operate mini excavators, skid steer, and backhoe
• Able to trailer equipment to job site and safely pick up loads or dump off fill at quarries
• Valid CDL Class A Pennsylvania driver’s license and medical card
• Some plumbing experience helpful
• Minimum high school diploma or GED required
• Positive attitude, work well with others

Job Requirements/Description:

• Good listening skills, follows directions, ask questions for clarifications
• Positive, "can do" and willing to learn attitude a must
• Professional and drug free in customer facing position
• Safely and efficiently operate tools and equipment according to instructions or job plan
• Load and unload dump trucks
• Perform basic maintenance such as checking fluids and greasing on equipment
• Inspects equipment and notifies management of repairs needed
• Tows equipment to job site (with valid CDL)
• Drives CDL/Non-CDL equipment for job supplies (includes dump trucks and pick ups)
• Must be of good health and physical condition for manual labor and lifting up to 75 pounds. If you frequently call off sick - do not apply.
• Must be able to work outdoors in different weather conditions
• Ability to operate standard hand tools used in construction and excavating environment.
• Ability to dig and jackhammer in small spaces such as basements and crawlspaces
• Contributes to team accountabilities by accomplishing other tasks as needed.
• Understand and follow all company policies and safety regulations
• Must be reliable to accomplish tasks both independently and in a team environment.