Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavator

Ocean Coast Electric LLC

Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavator

Jamesburg, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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