Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Delaware

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings safety issues to the attention of the foreman, superintendent or Safety Director
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment and reports defects or needed repairs to the foreman and/or superintendent.
• Ensures compliance with company control standards and procedures.
• Proactively communicates with foreman, superintendent and coworkers.
• Promotes teamwork that increases productivity and efficiency.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Required regular lifting of 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds and over.
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends.

Work Environment

• Work environments will vary making it necessary to tolerate weather conditions, such as rain and extreme temperatures. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, varying temperatures, loud noises, etc.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Ability to work in all weather/extreme weather conditions at the job sites.
• Noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work and walk on uneven terrain.

Requirements

• Three years’ experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Able to pass a drug test
• Must have valid ID
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
• Must be punctual and reliable

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person