Company Overview Industrial Civil Construction Contractor specializing in structural concrete and sitework/earthwork looking for Heavy Equipment Operators (Backhoe, Excavator, Roller, Dozer, Rough Terrain Forklift, etc.). Job Summary Under the direction of the Superintendent/Foreman a Heavy Equipment Operator will carry out assignments related to operation of heavy equipment in relation to the following areas: Responsibilities and Duties Is Responsible for Lay-Outs • Sets-up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade. • Sets-up and uses a Slope laser to ensure a sloping grade. Is Responsible for Fine Grade • Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks. • Ensures proper grade is obtained • Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock. Completes Trenching & Pit Excavations • Controls and maintains lay-out lines during excavation. • Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation. • Determines what type of lay-back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils. • Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions. • Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment setting. • Determines what type of equipment is needed. Completes Finishing Applications and Hoisting • Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction. • Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction.) Benefits and Perks • GR Birdwell Construction offers: • health care for employee and family and after one year of employment pays employee portion of health care cost • accrued paid time off • retirement savings plans and • opportunities for craft development Compensation is based on experience