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Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment, with a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform routine inspections and maintenance. Proven ability to follow safety protocols and collaborate effectively on-site while managing travel to various project locations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Heavy Construction Equipment OperationRoutine Maintenance and InspectionsMechanical Aptitude40-Hour HAZWOPER CertificationEnvironmental Construction Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Maintain and inspect provided equipment
- Follow on-site supervision instructions and complete assigned tasks safely
- Operate heavy equipment in varied weather conditions
- Operate equipment professionally and safely
- Complete equipment competency testing
- Improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and streamline work processes
- Collaborate to provide quality, seamless service
- Perform routine equipment maintenance, including inspections, greasing, and fueling
- Travel to project sites, including out-of-town projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2+ years experience with heavy construction equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to perform routine maintenance, including inspections, greasing, and fueling
- Ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and problem solve
- Ability to follow site supervision instructions and work unsupervised safely
- Ability to shovel and carry materials up to 50 lbs
- Willingness to occasionally work long hours, atypical hours, or weekends
- Willingness to travel to project sites, including out-of-town projects; 100% travel
- Previous experience on environmental construction sites (preferred)
- Previous experience traveling for work (preferred)
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred)
- Ability to complete a competency test covering equipment knowledge, inspection, maintenance, and operation
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- AD&D insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Reward & recognition program
- Wellbeing benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Nine paid holidays
- 15 days PTO accruing per year
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Heavy Equipment OperationRoutine MaintenanceEquipment InspectionsGreasingFuelingCompetency TestingProblem SolvingMaterial Handling
Soft Skills
Ability to Learn QuicklyAnalytical SkillsCollaborationSafety Awareness
Certifications & Qualifications
40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
Industry Keywords
Environmental ConstructionProject SitesTravel for WorkSafety ProtocolsHeavy Equipment Competency