G.R. Birdwell Construction

Heavy Equipment Operator

Company Overview

Industrial Civil Construction Contractor specializing in structural concrete and sitework/earthwork looking for Heavy Equipment Operators (Backhoe, Excavator, Roller, Dozer, Rough Terrain Forklift, etc.).

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent/Foreman a Heavy Equipment Operator will carry out assignments related to operation of heavy equipment in relation to the following areas:

Responsibilities And Duties

Is Responsible for Lay-Outs

  • Sets-up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade
  • Sets-up and uses a Slope laser to ensure a sloping grade

Is Responsible for Fine Grade

  • Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks
  • Ensures proper grade is obtained
  • Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock

Completes Trenching & Pit Excavations

  • Controls and maintains lay-out lines during excavation
  • Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation
  • Determines what type of lay-back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils
  • Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions
  • Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment setting
  • Determines what type of equipment is needed

Completes Finishing Applications and Hoisting

  • Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction
  • Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction.)

Benefits And Perks

  • GR Birdwell Construction offers:
    • health care for employee and family and after one year of employment pays employee portion of health care cost
    • accrued paid time off
    • retirement savings plans and
    • opportunities for craft development
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  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

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