Loader/backfiller Operator (utilities)

Veit National

Hourly rate varies by location + experience; preva...
Operate heavy construction equipment
Follow osha safety procedures
Perform routine equipment maintenance
The role involves operating various types of heavy power construction equipment such as motor graders, bulldozers, and scrapers to perform excavation and grading tasks

Job Summary

  • The role involves operating various types of heavy power construction equipment such as motor graders, bulldozers, and scrapers to perform excavation and grading tasks.
  • Employees are required to follow company and OSHA safety procedures, conduct routine inspections, and report defects or hazards to the project Foreman or Superintendent.
  • Veit offers benefits including a 401k and Employee Assistance Program for union craft workers, emphasizing a culture where family comes first and safety is deliberate.

Matching Summary

The role involves operating various types of heavy power construction equipment such as motor graders, bulldozers, and scrapers to perform excavation and grading tasks.

Salary

Hourly rate varies by location and experience; Prevailing wage rates may apply based on Collective Bargaining Agreements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operate heavy construction equipment
  • Follow OSHA safety procedures
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance
  • Identify underground utilities before excavation
  • Work 8 to 12-hour shifts

Nice-to-have

  • Assist in training entry-level employees
  • Strong communication with management
  • Apply mathematical concepts practically
  • Flexible regarding evenings and weekends
  • Willingness to travel as needed

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six to twelve months of operating experience
  • OSHA 10 certification required
  • First Aid/CPR certification required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Union affiliation or willingness to join required

Work Rights

Not specified

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