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Working Heavy Equipment Operator in Harrisburg
Salary: Prevailing Wage (Starting at $68 per hour for operators)
Benefits: Available after 90 days, including paid vacation
Job Description:
Are you an experienced operator looking for a long-term career opportunity with a steady income and exceptional benefits? Look no further! We are seeking a skilled Working Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. As a Working Operator, you will be responsible for operating excavators ranging from a 304 to a 470, Dozers, Skid Steers, Rollers, and haul trucks, operating on various job sites. If you have experience as a paver operator, that's a plus!
Responsibilities:
- Operate all equipment efficiently and safely
- Dig around live utility lines while adhering to strict safety protocols
- Laying sewer and water lines
- Work as part of a team, maintaining a collaborative and safety-oriented environment
- Perform manual labor such as digging with a shovel when necessary
- Maintain equipment by cleaning tracks and ensuring proper lubrication at all times
Requirements:
- Experience operating all heavy equipment listed above and be proficient with a variety of makes and models
- Commitment to safety at all times, especially when working near live utility lines
- Ability to work full-time year-round, including overtime and Saturdays as required
- Willingness to occasionally work "Shop Rate" or "Base Rate" jobs as needed
- OSHA 10 certification and confined space training preferred
- Clean background with the ability to pass background checks and drug tests, and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- Competitive hourly wages (Base Rate) based on experience ($30 to $40per hour)
- Prevailing wage jobs 99% of the time, offering a stable and predictable income
- Long-term career opportunity with an established and reputable company
- Benefits package available after 90 days, including paid vacation
Important Details:
- Start Date: June 17th
- Location: Harrisburg, PA
- Full-time position with 40+ hours per week
- Work schedule may include 5x8's or 4x10's with overtime
- Mandatory Saturday work (When Asked) with the potential for full-day shifts
If you are a safety-conscious, team-oriented operator with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting new career!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Year round work
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience digging around live utility lines?
- Are you willing and able to perform labor duties, such as grabbing a shovel and getting into the trenches, when not digging in the machine?
- Are you willing to work on NON-PREVAILING job sites for a couple of days at a time when not working on prevailing wage sites?
- Do you have any accidents or OSHA recordable on your record while operating heavy machinery?
- Can you pass a drug test and background check?
- When is the best time to call for a phone interview?
- Do you know how to operate all the equipment listed in the job description? YOU WILL BE TESTED!
- How many years of operating experience do you have?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Harrisburg, PA (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Harrisburg, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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