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Position Description
Northern Improvement is looking for skilled Heavy Equipment Operators that have jobsite experience in large pieces of equipment such as dozers, excavators, loaders, motor graders, etc. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of multiple pieces of construction equipment. The Equipment Operator is proficient in the use of a diverse range of construction equipment, including, but not limited to Excavators, Loaders, Dozers, Rollers, and Motor Graders. This position is for the 2025 construction season and has an anticipated start date of late April-early May depending on weather.
Duties and responsibilities
Operate various pieces of construction equipment used in earth moving and grading operations (ex. Motor Graders, Compactors, Excavators, Loaders etc…)
Operate construction equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations
• Check all fluid levels daily and perform daily walk around inspection, to include greasing as necessary, when operating equipment
Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property
Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping, and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating, and stockpiling
Operate equipment in various situations, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings
Report needs for large repairs to appropriate parties
All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Three years of operating construction equipment preferred
Experience on multiple pieces of construction equipment is preferred
Possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment
Working conditions
Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures
Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises.
May be required to work 60+ hours, 6 days a week.
Physical requirements
Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.
Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments.
Standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds
Why Work for NIC?
Local 49ers Union Benefits and Pension (fringe paid by NIC)
Competitive Pay
Family Owned and Operated Company
Great Co-workers and Supervisors
Safety-First Culture
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Northern Improvement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a Safety Sensitive position.