Heavy Equipment OperatorWe are currently looking for a heavy equipment operator that has past experience in loaders, excavators, backhoes, tractors and blades. The ideal candidate needs to have good communication skills, excellent problem solving capabilities, and work well within a team environment. We offer great pay, benefits and most importantly long-term career opportunities.
Vrana has been a family owned company since being founded in 1909 with the mission to provide premium quality construction that reflects each client's vision through a collaborative and innovative work environment that fosters our employees' success. Our confidence is guided by our commitment to honesty, integrity, and accountability – the very principles the company was built on. We strongly value our employees by investing in them for the future which has led to an average employee tenure of 15+ years.Overview: Operate several types and sizes of equipment: loaders, excavators, backhoes, tractors and blades.
(Track & rubber tire) Typical Duties:Load/move/lift earth or materials as requiredInspect equipment dailyBasic maintenance and clean equipmentOperate equipment along a given line of gradeAble to receive hand signal instructions from othersUse of hand tools and power tools for equipment maintenanceProperly follow OSHA safety proceduresResponsible for other duties assigned for the jobQualifications:3+ years experience in field or related fieldProficiency and accuracy in equipment operationAbility to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructionsAbility to give and understand hand signalsRegular and punctual attendanceApplicants who are offered employment will be required to submit to a Drug/Alcohol test and a functional capacity evaluation. This evaluation, which applies to all incoming construction labor employees, is done to determine whether the employee is suited to and capable of performing the essential functions of the position offered.Physical Requirements:Climbing, Balancing on walkwaysBending, Kneeling, Stooping, Crouching, Crawling, TwistingReaching, Handling, GraspingLifting 50 poundsCarry objects up to 50 poundsWork Conditions:Environment is outside conditions that involves all weather extremesConstruction site with uneven terrain and mobile constriction equipmentIf you're looking for a place to grow at a company that values a Commitment to Excellence, Vrana Construction has opportunities for you.