Welcome to CMES INC, a leading player in the heavy highway construction industry. With a rich history spanning over 25 years, we have firmly established ourselves as a reputable and innovative force in the field of infrastructure development. At CMES INC, we take immense pride in our commitment to building and maintaining the critical transportation networks that keep communities connected and businesses thriving.

Our Mission: Deliver quality heavy construction services on time and under budget using a technology driven business strategy; manage long-term relationships with clients utilizing our excellent customer service skills; provide a place where our employees are proud to work and encourage them to grow through the training and tools, we offer to advance their personal development; pave the road for our company to prosper.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective The heavy equipment operator shall possess skills to operate a variety of contractor equipment and trucks used in construction, maintenance and repair activities and performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance of light, street, and storm drainage systems.

Heavy Equipment Operator Level I Essential Functions

1. Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.

2. Must be competent in safety, understanding the Excavation guidelines as defined by OSHA.

3. Basic operational techniques of trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, man-lift, dump truck, hydraulic excavators, skid steers.

4. Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.

5. Shoot grades.

6. Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, road grater or front-end loader.

7. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.

8. Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.

9. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Preferred Education and Experience for Level I Operator

· 1-3 years of previous Heavy Equipment and Construction Experience

Heavy Equipment Operator Level II Essential Functions

1. Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.

2. Must be competent in safety, understanding the Excavation guidelines as defined by OSHA.

3. Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, road grater, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers, scrapers, and dozer.

4. Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.

5. Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, and front-end loader.

6. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.

7. Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.

8. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

9. GPS

10. Shoot grades and perform necessary math.

11. Identify soil classification.

Preferred Education and Experience for Level II Operator

3 - 6 years of previous Heavy Equipment and Construction Experience.

Heavy Equipment Operator Level III Essential Functions

1. Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.

2. Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, man-lift, dump truck, road grater, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, dozers, excavators, Motor graders, Backhoes, skid steers and inductor truck.

3. Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.

4. Shoot grades.

5. Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, and front-end loader.

6. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.

7. Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.

8. Plows snow and salts roads according to departmental policy.

9. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

10. Finishing and grading functions

11. GPS

12. Shoot grades and perform necessary math.

13. Interpret Civil Drawings

14. Identify soil classifications.

Preferred Education and Experience for Level III Operator

3 - 6 years of previous Heavy Equipment and Construction Experience

Heavy Equipment Operator Level IV Essential Functions

1. Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies. Non CDL

2. Must be competent in safety understanding the Excavation guidelines as defined by OSHA.

3. Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, road grater, front- end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers, motor graders, excavators, dozers.

4. Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.

5. Shoot grades.

6. Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, road grater or front-end loader.

7. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.

8. Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.

9. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

10. Finishing and grading

11. Shoot grades and perform necessary math.

12. GPS

13. Interpret Civil Drawings

14. Identify soil classifications.

Preferred Education and Experience for Level IV Operator

10 - 15 years of previous Heavy Equipment and Construction Experience

Competencies

1. Technical Capacity.

2. Time Management.

3. Thoroughness.

4. Customer/Client Focus.

5. Good communication skills

6. Attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervision responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires manual dexterity and strength in arms and feet to manipulate equipment controls, tools and other items used to make adjustments and / or minor maintenance. Will use hands, arms, back and shoulders in handling, installing, positioning, and moving items, and manipulating other objects. Employee could be in a standing, bending, kneeling or sitting position for long periods of time. Employee will sit while driving, often for extended periods of time. Must be able to climb stairs/ steps and to use handrails to enter and exit the truck’s cab and also enter and exit the equipment being loaded and unloaded. This position will require the ability to operate a manual transmission and clutch in both the lowboy truck and any equipment being loaded or unloaded. The position requires considerable bending, twisting, reaching, pushing and pulling, for example, while handling heavy steel chains to secure and unsecure equipment to the truck bed. Other tasks can require stooping, bending, squatting, stretching, driving, sitting, shifting gears. The employee will be regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is required to use hands to type and write.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in and around a construction area and operate heavy equipment. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving and mechanical parts and equipment. Employee will be exposed to dust and fumes from cleaners, gasoline, diesel and exhaust. Employee will work outdoors, and will be exposed to the weather, including extremes in heat and cold and rain.

Working Hours

Working hours are 7:00pm - 6:00am, Sunday - Thursday.

Travel

Local travel to various worksites is required.

Required Education and Experience

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Valid CDL License.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement potential

A positive and inclusive work environment

EEOC Statement

CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment.