Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

S.C. Swiderski, LLC is a regional leader in providing quality housing with professional service. As a fully integrated company, all areas of the business work together to deliver the SCS Difference. The company designs, plans, constructs, owns, and manages its real estate portfolio and operates a full-service real estate brokerage. The company attributes its success to their ability to listen to clients, focus on continuous improvement, develop their team, and operate with integrity. S.C. Swiderski, LLC has housing locations throughout the State of Wisconsin and continues to expand by investing in its people, processes, and properties. S.C. Swiderski, LLC demonstrates innovation, quality, and pride that one can expect from a Made in Wisconsin certified company. The company embraces its Wisconsin roots and is committed to providing support to the local communities it serves.

JOB TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator

OBJECTIVE: An experienced, reliable heavy equipment operator who drives or controls construction equipment, including bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, skid steers, and snow moving equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company’s operating safety policies and procedures
• Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers
• Loading and offloading rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment
• Dig foundations/footing, and trenches
• Assist with snow removal when required
• Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner
• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation
• Advising the Excavation Manager of necessary upgrades, repairs, and replacements
• Excellent understanding of plans and specifications
• Adhere to a strict project schedule working with the Excavation Manager
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and think critically
• Other duties assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required
• Must have valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from the job site
• CDL with experience operating heavy equipment i.e., excavator, front end loader, backhoe, dozer, skid steer, forklift, etc.
• Must have a good understanding of earthmoving techniques 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Possess the ability to read and understand blueprints
• Knowledge of all aspects of the construction process
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and teamwork and the ability to work independently
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to change priorities and direction based on the need of a project
• Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

PREFERRED:

• OSHA 30 certification or the ability to obtain one in 180 days
• Knowledge with routine maintenance on assigned equipment
• Associates Degree or higher in construction or business- related fields
• CPR/First Aid certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical requirements of the position include being able to tolerate working outdoors year-round in all elements/weather, lifting, transporting, adjusting heavy objects and equipment 75-100 lbs., bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, reaching; working in confined spaces and open trenches.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : This position involves working in all climates on an active construction site. This role routinely is exposed to dust and noise associated with heavy equipment and power tools.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires regular in-state travel with the ability to work 40-50 hours per week Monday – Friday, with occasional hours outside of that range as business necessitates. This position may require overnight stay near job sites regularly and/or travel between multiple job sites in the same day. 

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.