Job description:
Job Summary - Heavy Equipment Operator
** Southern California Residents ONLY **
At ICS, we recognize our success is based on the skills, loyalty, and work ethic of our dedicated team. We make it a priority to hire only the best and to create a work environment that inspires performance and growth.
ICS has immediate openings for experienced and qualified Heavy Equipment Operators to perform demolition and earthwork/grading activities. Must be able to operate various types of heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and/or front-end loaders. Excavations/trenching inside closed landfills for landfill gas collections and leachate systems is a plus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures equipment is in good working order, at all times.
- Must possess skill, coordination, and awareness to operate heavy equipment in a safe manner with precision and efficiency.
- Able to slope or bench an excavation.
- Able to read and understand cut and fill stakes in order to align and position equipment appropriately.
- Willingness to operate heavy equipment for long periods with continuous attention to detail and safety.
- Observe and follow all applicable safety requirements.
- Maintain consistent communication among field crew members by use of hand signals or radio to align and position heavy equipment properly.
- Confirm necessary precautions have been taken to ensure no conflicts exist with both above and below-ground utilities.
- All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Experience operating equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and front-end loaders.
- Understanding proper safety procedures and recognizing hazards.
- Ability to understand plans as they relate to trenching, excavation, and grading.
- Knowledge of U.S.A. marks.
- Ability to check grade and verify elevations using a laser, is a plus.
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take direction and work independently.
- Ability to lead the day-to-day activities of a small crew, is a plus.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- 3–5 years of experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or current 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher.
- Ability to travel to project sites as required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings and weekends.
Physical Demands while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required for this job include vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift and carry 49 lbs. without aid.
All candidates will be required to pass a drug test, breath and alcohol test, and a fit-for-duty physical exam.
ICS is proud to be an affirmative action/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, and federal laws.
