Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various construction equipment including dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, and haul trucks.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Operates front-end loaders, dozers, backhoes, haul trucks, and other mobile equipment
• Loads trucks and maintains proper quantities of material to be loaded
• Follow directions of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations
• Completes visual and daily safety inspection of equipment to ensure safe operations
• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires
• Follows established traffic patterns avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions
• Ensures that safety, compliance, environmental, and OSHA and MSHA requirements are always followed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment, specifically large dozers in a mining/construction environment
• Able to operate heavy equipment while following safety procedures
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels
• Must be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, and other unusual elements, such as loud noise, dirt, dust, fumes, etc.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekend hours as required
• MSHA training certification a plus

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.