Heavy Equipment Operator 1 - Las Vegas, United States - CalPortland

    CalPortland
    CalPortland Las Vegas, United States

    1 month ago

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    Hourly - Full time
    Description

    Job Summary

    The Heavy Equipment Operator is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various construction equipment including dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, and haul trucks.

    Benefits

    At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

    Responsibilities

  • Operates front-end loaders, dozers, backhoes, haul trucks, and other mobile equipment
  • Loads trucks and maintains proper quantities of material to be loaded
  • Follow directions of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations
  • Completes visual and daily safety inspection of equipment to ensure safe operations
  • Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires
  • Follows established traffic patterns avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions
  • Ensures that safety, compliance, environmental, and OSHA and MSHA requirements are always followed
  • Performs other duties as assigned

    • Education

    High school diploma/GED

    Requirements/Qualifications

  • Experience operating heavy equipment, specifically large dozers in a mining/construction environment
  • Able to operate heavy equipment while following safety procedures
  • Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance
  • Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels
  • Must be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, and other unusual elements, such as loud noise, dirt, dust, fumes, etc.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekend hours as required
  • MSHA training certification a plus

    • Conditions of Employment

    Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

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    Location:

    89119, NV, US, 89119

    Job Req ID: 11971 Job Type: Hourly - Full-Time
    Nearest Major Market: Las Vegas
    Job Segment: Equipment Operator, Front End, Inspector, Manufacturing, Technology, Quality