Heavy Equipment Operator

Methuen Construction Company, Inc.

Fairhaven, MA 02719, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Construction

Full Time

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator | Methuen Construction Company, Inc.

Methuen Construction is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to provide essential support to the Department Name department. This position reports to the Manager Title and is not responsible for the oversight of other teammates. This is a full-time, salaried-exempt position.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Inspect and operate equipment and all attachments
Attend and participate in daily activity plans and safety meetings
Knowledge of rigging and rigging methods
Operate equipment in a safe and professional manner
Perform daily equipment upkeep tasks and maintenance
Ability to understand and follow directions
Perform occasional typical laborer activities
Ability to set and follow grades
Provide other support as needed

Core Competencies

Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
Strong team player with a positive attitude
Hard working and motivated

Supervisory Responsibility
This position is not responsible for the oversight of any other teammates.

Position Type
This is an hourly, nonexempt position.
Travel
Primarily limited to Northeast job site locations.

Education and Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as Loaders, backhoes, excavators, dozers, lulls, and forklifts, for civil and site work, and material handling functions on a municipal, commercial, industrial, or federal project.
Must have a valid driver’s license and an MVR that meets company standards
Must possess required licenses preferable 2A or more Mass Hydraulics License
Must have an OHSA 10 certificate

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles, on an active construction site
Prepared to regularly encounter moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and a variety of outside weather conditions
Able to climb temporary or permanent stairs, and ladders
Able to bend, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, balance and stoop, reach on a regular basis
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Methuen Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. As a Federal Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Methuen Construction is widely recognized as the most successful, self-performing general contractor in the industry. Built on over 60 years of experience, Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals. As we expand our construction territory, diversify our client base, and enhance our operational capabilities, our need for highly skilled teammates is growing! We offer top-tier compensation and benefits, in addition to a team oriented, motivated, and respectful company culture.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Methuen Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. As a Federal Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA.