Heavy Equipment Operator

Newport News VA

Description

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR(S) Atlantic Contracting & Material is hiring heavy equipment operators (Excavator, Rubber Tired Loader, Dozer, and Articulated Off-Road Trucks). Also Operators for Fuel, Oil and Grease Trucks and Water Trucks are also needed. 5-10 years of experience preferred. Respond directly to this ad with resume and/or letter of interest. Position Description: The purpose of the position is to operate heavy equipment safely, productively and efficiently. The position could require manual labor consisting of operating a variety of hand tools to include shovels, rakes and pick axes. Duties and Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary. • Proficiently operate any or all of our core equipment, which includes Dozers, Back-Hoes, Excavators, Articulated Trucks, Loaders and Graders. • Build level and excavate land surfaces using construction equipment. • Maintain accurate logs and records. • Perform a daily heavy equipment walk-around inspection and preventive maintenance responsibilities. • Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals. • Perform job responsibilities safely in a busy sometimes, stressful environment, operating and working varied under-footing and weather conditions around trucks and personnel. • Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with supervisors and coworkers. • Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent. Visit our Website at: www.acmpave.com