Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator based out of Vienna, GA. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. 

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to Reeves Construction Company safety programs to ensure a safe work environment.
• Monitor all steps of the operation to ensure Standard Quality and Operating Practices and guidelines are being followed.d
• Knowledge of how to operate a Bulldozer, Excavator, Loader, or Motor Grader
• Spread dirt in fill areas, finish dress to plan specifications, load material from stockpiles or excavations, finish grade with a loader, and experience with material handling.
• GPS machine control knowledge
• Backfill trenches/excavations
• Apply caution digging around underground utilities and overhead wire
• Ability to assist with the maintenance and normal operating adjustment to the equipment
• Willingness to work nights and weekends
  

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Strong knowledge of plans and specifications, OSHA Trenching Requirements, and Safety Protocol
• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
• The ability to work in several diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily
• Expected Hours: hours will vary by job, location, and season. Working a night shift may be required.
• Six months to one year of experience operating the equipment
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license
• Must have adequate transportation to work
• Must adhere to safety procedures and guidelines at all times
• Punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction for the success of the operations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be med by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, or walk, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is usually required to sit for long periods. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees must have 20/40 vision either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or by audio device.