Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description
| Job Title: | Heavy Equipment Operator |
| Exemption Status: | Union |
| Authorization/Supervision: | Superintendent/Foreman |
Job Specifications
| Education: | High School Diploma or equivalent required. |
| Experience: | 3+years of construction-related experience in the civil construction industry preferred. Willing to train apprentice level operators. |
| Objective: | Heavy Equipment Operators for Heavy-Civil construction projects focusing on earthwork, GPS machine control, underground utilities, energy-related and demolition work. |
Nature and Scope
Company Environment: Since 1895, Landwehr Construction has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence. As a turn-key site contractor, we provide comprehensive site solutions including crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy, machinery moving, renewable energy, site work & utilities, and wetland specialty. With locations in St. Cloud, MN, and Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet empowers us to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity.
Job Environment: This position requires most of the time spent in the field. Travel may be required, at times overnight.
Relationships/Management: The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, executive leadership team, senior leadership team and other department managers and support personnel.
Essential Functions
- Operates heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site. Heavy equipment operation includes front end loader, dozer, motor grader, skid loader, backhoe/excavator, off road truck, scraper, roller and/or tractor to move material and equipment.
- Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it's in good working order.
- Monitoring loads/unloads during use.
- Communicate with crew using hand signals and 2-way radios.
- Travels to job sites as needed.
- Support the crew and perform additional tasks as need to ensure project success.
Skills/Qualifications
- Places safety as a top priority
- Must be a team player but work collaboratively with crew.
- Current OSHA 10 or 30 is a plus.
- CDL License is a plus.
Landwehr Construction is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.