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Heavy Equipment OperatorExcavator

Ocean Coast Electric LLC, Monroe Township, NJ, United States


Benefits:

401(k) Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Company Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off & Sick Days

Direct Deposit

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

POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO OPERATE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:

Excavator

Backhoe

Skidsteer

Lull

Trencher

Trench Roller

Tamper

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