Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavator
Full Time • Monroe Tsp
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Responsibilities:
- Be punctual and dependable
- Have reliable transportation to and from the job site
- Attend daily safety/work plan meetings
- Perform daily equipment inspection and safety checklist
- Responsible for overall condition of assigned machine
- Maintain proper working condition of machinery and report any damage to equipment manager
- Assist in field maintenance on machinery
- Be a team player
DUTIES:
- Must be proficient with operating hydraulic excavators in trenching and pipe installation applications.
- Must be able to safely excavate trench to OSHA standards
- Must be able to dig trench on grade for site lighting conduit, precast pole bases, manholes, handholes, primary power conduit, phone conduit, etc.
- Muse be proficient in rigging and lifting for laying pipe, and setting precast pole bases, manholes and drainage structures
- Must understand basic backfilling and compaction principles
- Must understand the fundamentals of excavator operation in trenching and pipe laying applications
- Must be able to perform daily machine inspections and report any faults
- Must be willing to clean cabs, clean tracks, and grease machine after every shift
Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
- Must have reliable transportation
- Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew members
- Position requires the ability to sit 50% of the time and walk or stand 50% of the time. Physical demands may include balancing, pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, carrying, lifting at least 75 pounds. Working conditions are outside and wet, dirty, hot/humid, dusty, cold, noisy with hazards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to speak English and communicate effectively with other crew members and supervisors.
Preferred Education/Certifications/Training
- OSHA 10 Hour Certification - REQUIRED
- Rigging Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- First Aid/CPR Training
- Competent Person Certificate for Trench Excavation/Shoring
Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- Health Savings Account
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off & Sick Days
- Direct Deposit
POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO OPERATE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:
- Excavator
- Backhoe
- Skidsteer
- Lull
- Trencher
- Trench Roller
- Tamper
Compensation: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
About Us
Ocean Coast Electric provides maintenance and general electrical construction services throughout the state of New Jersey. Our expertise in commercial and industrial projects ranges from hospitals and logistics centers to hotels and government facilities.
Our skilled electricians, experienced project managers and estimators will always deliver innovative and cost effective solutions regardless of the project size or complexity. We are committed to building long-term relationships and maximizing value creation for our customers. Our focus on communication, coordination, on-time performance, and attention to detail is critical for the success of all projects.
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