Equipment Operator - Richmond, United States - ColonialWebb

ColonialWebb

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

We are hiring safety oriented Equipment Operators to join our amazing New Construction team in the Richmond area. Equipment Operators work with specialized light construction equipment. They must be able to do this efficiently and safely.

They must be able to dig or backfill trenches for underground piping systems The work requires considerable skill in manipulating equipment and constant focus in order to prevent accidents.

Who we are:

We are focused on our people, our culture and our business.

We specialize in multiple trades and our teams do work in New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, Special Projects, and Manufacturing.

We have been providing an array of services for our commercial customers for over 50 years.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb:

Market, competitive wages based on experience
Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave
Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
Company sponsored wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral incentives
Scholarship program for employees' children
Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies

A day in the life:

Safely and skillfully operate an allterrain forklift, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, lifts and other related construction equipment.
Follow all appropriate safety procedures in the transportation of cargo
Report equipment defects, accidents or damage to supervisor
Maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing preventive maintenance tasks
Train authorized personnel on the proper operation of construction equipment
Visually assess digging areas before the operation of construction equipment
Comprehend and make inferences from written materials such as equipment operations manuals
Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism
Determine necessary equipment repairs by perceiving malfunctions
Load and unload construction materials on job sites from trucks into buildings

You should have:

A high school diploma or equivalent
Safe driving practices with various types of construction equipment
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and DOT requirements
The ability to obtain VDOT flagger certification
A understanding of traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in construction equipment operation
Ability to work a flexible work schedule to include varying shifts, short notice assignments, emergencies, nights, weekends and overtime (scheduled and unscheduled), as required

How to apply:

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets