Heavy Equipment Operator - Montana Civil Contractors Inc.

Location:

Shell Valley.

Description:

Big Sky-Montana Civil JV has general equipment operator position openings for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators that have experience with several of the following equipment: Loader, dozer, excavator, haul truck and scraper with experience. 

Responsibilities:

· Perform Daily Inspections, watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly.

· Perform Daily Maintenance: Fueling & Lubing, Cleanout Trash Daily, Clean mirrors & windows.

· This is a Safety Sensitive Position that is responsible for operating heavy equipment in cut/fill, underground and overhead utilities, haul routes, staging areas, and tight areas. Knowledge of hazards, safety precautions and awareness for a variety of tasks are essential.

· Some duties include loading and unloading of materials and supplies that requires lifting and/or moving materials by hand weighing up to 50 lbs., operator will be required to get in and out of equipment multiple times daily.

· Exercise good judgement regarding safety & pre-cautions.

· Work independently and in crew environment depending on the task.

Qualifications:

· Must have 5 years’ experience operating Heavy Equipment in Heavy Civil Construction, safely and efficiently in all phases of operations, during normal conditions, night conditions, adverse weather and emergencies conditions.

· Judge distances and slopes accurately.

· Available to work extended long hours, nights and weekends when weather demands schedule.

· Able to pass Pre-employment Physical and Drug/Alcohol Testing, including marijuana.

· Must be able to follow instructions and meet set standards.

· Must be familiar with basic hand signals.

· Must be able to Read & Write to fill out Daily Time Cards.

· Must provide 3 pertinent references from previous employers.

Pay:

· Each operator will be paid $28.00/hour.

· Bonus bank retention at $5.00/hour straight time and must stay through duration of entire project. Ask for details.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)