Excavator Operator - Earn Up To $32/Hour - Burlington, VT - Kingsbury Companies : Job Details

Kingsbury Companies, LLC is in search of a Heavy Equipment Operator who is willing to travel throughout VT, NH, & NY to take on a range of complex and unique work.

Benefits

• Pay 26hr 32hr overtime after 40 hours
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance

Requirements:

• Proficiently and safely operate various heavy civil construction equipment such as Excavators, Aerial lifts, Rock Trucks, Skid steers, Rollers, and Loaders.
• Actively prioritize safety in compliance with OSHA regulations and Kingsbury policies.
• Safely set up construction site staging areas, assess cycle times, and prepare sites by removing obstacles and hazards.
• Interpret excavation drawings, grade and slope stakes, and construction plans.
• Take measurements and establish finish grades on the site.
• Possess a solid grasp of grading methods, worksite procedures, and soil properties and stabilization.
• Excavate trenches to specifications.
• Safely excavate, fill, or compact earth.
• Load, transport, and unload excavated soil and construction materials.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance, including checking tire pressure, oil levels, grease points, diesel fuel, hoses for leaks, and all moving parts for proper function.
• Conduct pre-shift safety inspections on equipment and report any necessary repairs to the supervisor.
• Hold an OSHA 10 Certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous experience in operating and maintaining an excavator.
• Willingness to travel to Kingsbury job sites that require overnight stays.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge, and skills.
  • Ability to rig and hoist materials correctly.
• Proficiency in assessing different soil types.
• Familiarity with the use of sight levels, measuring tapes, plumb bobs, Surveyor's levels, and leveling rods.
• Effective communication skills.
• Punctuality and reliability.
  • Capacity to follow instructions and collaborate with others towards a common goal.
  • A strong advocate for safety, taking ownership of safety on the job site.
  • Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb, crawl, work at heights, and maintain balance.
  • Capability to enter the cabs of vehicles or equipment located 3.5 feet or higher off the ground.
  • Able to stand or walk for extended periods, reach for, handle, manipulate items, and work in adverse weather conditions (including hot, cold and wet conditions).
  • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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