Equipment Operator (Heavy Civil)

Company: Cycle Construction
Location: Kenner
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Equipment Operator (Heavy Civil)
Department Field
Employment Type Active
Minimum Experience Experienced
Cycle Construction is currently looking for full time Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team , who enjoy a stable work environment, which offers the following: competitive wages, paid time off, paid holidays, quarterly monetary awards, growth opportunities, medical and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and more.

At Cycle Construction, we emphasize a team-based approach and treat our employees like family. To find out more about who we are, and why we're viewed as a leader in the Civil and Marine Construction Industry, visit us at https://www.cycleconstruction.com/

The primary role of a Heavy Equipment Operator is to safely and efficiently operate the following types of heavy machinery:

Bulldozers
Excavators
Skid Steers
Front-end loaders
Backhoes
Tractors
Forklifts

Ideal Candidate is experienced, competent, and proficient in the following:

Trenching
Digging utilities
Earthwork
Shaping levees
Demolition
Operating machinery around ground personnel
Operating machinery in tight areas

Responsibilities:

Grade areas (Blue Top / Finish grade) without GPS
Excavate, distribute, and level material, earth, or terrain.
Material Handling
Defensive driving/operating: Plan ahead
Constantly monitor operations and scan surroundings
Protect yourself and others
Eliminate distractions
Anticipate, recognize, and avoid potential hazards/obstructions such as: workers
underground and overhead utilities
other equipment or vehicles
falling objects

Halt operations until hazard is mitigated

Knowledgeable of and compliant with: Company policies and procedures
OSHA safety rules and regulations
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazard Communication Program

Daily responsibilities:
Preventive Maintenance
Equipment inspections and damage reporting
Greasing
Fueling
Attend jobsite safety meetings

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old
Team player with a positive attitude
Pass Pre-employment Assessments (includes BGC, drug test, & physical)
Punctual and reliable
Must have the following:
driver's license
TWIC card
steel toe work boots
reliable transportation
ability to work in all weather
the physical ability to complete strenuous tasks and walk on uneven surfaces

Disclaimer: Cycle Construction Co. (Cycle) utilizes voice, text (SMS) message, and Email correspondence to communicate with applicants and employees. By submitting an application, you agree and authorize Cycle and any of Cycle's affiliated companies, employees and/or agents to communicate with you via text (SMS) message and/or email using any phone number(s) you provide to Cycle at any time for any business-related reason. By proceeding with this application, you acknowledge that your service provider may impose data and message rate charges associated with any such communications.

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Disclaimer: Cycle Construction Co. (Cycle) utilizes voice, text (SMS) message, and Email correspondence to communicate with applicants and employees. By submitting an application, you agree and authorize Cycle and any of Cycle's affiliated companies, employees and/or agents to communicate with you via text (SMS) message and/or email using any phone number(s) you provide to Cycle at any time for any business-related reason. By proceeding with this application, you acknowledge that your service provider may impose data and message rate charges associated with any such communications.

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