Heavy Equipment Operator
Byron, NYOverview
Job Description
- Operate excavators safely and efficiently for construction and site development projects
- Excavate, move, and grade soil, rock, and other materials according to project specifications
- Maintaining heavy equipment, including conducting regular inspections, cleaning machinery, performing routine maintenance and informing management of mechanical problems
- Checking the location of underground wiring and overhead dangers
- Identifying potential falling objects and watching out for other crew members and equipment
- Operating excavator attachments, such as hydraulic breakers and thumbs, buckets, grapples and augers
Responsibilities
- 2–5 years of experience operating excavators or similar heavy machinery
- High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation preferred
- Technical expertise to operate the excavator and its extensions with precision
- Mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot problems, inspect equipment and perform routine maintenance
- Physical fitness, including the ability to sit for long periods and withstand steady vibrations
- Effective verbal skills for coordinating with supervisors, team members, and other on-site personnel
The hourly rate for this position is $$69.00/hour. This range is a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.
In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity. More information can be found by visiting flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates. Other compensations include referral bonuses opportunities. Learn more at https://skilled.peopleready.com/referral/.
PeopleReady Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
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PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.
